Learn "SAIL ON" by The Commodores on Piano

Master "SAIL ON" by The Commodores with our interactive piano player. This hard-level Pop arrangement is in the key of D at 76 BPM, making it a rewarding piece for advanced players to master.

Tip: Break "SAIL ON" into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo until they feel natural.

Lyrics

Sail on down the line ’bout a half fun ny a how mile the time or can so, go and on a a don’t friends real say ly they wan told na me know so, a but it where you’re go in’. May be once or twice, you see, that a time small af town ter time boy I like tried me a just to, a to hold on to what we got, but a now you’re go in’; and I don’t my (A7)mind a bout the (D)things you’re (D)gon na (Bm7)say, Lord, I gave all my (A7)mon ey, and in my time. You know, it ain’t so I know hard it’s a shame, to say, but I’m (D)giv in’ you (D)back your (Bm7)name, (Dmaj7)yeah, (Gmaj7)yeah. Yes, I’ll be (F#m7)on my (Em7)way, I (G)won’t be (F#m7)back to (Em7)stay, I want I guess I’ll move a long, I’m look in’ for a (D)good (A)time, Sail on down the line. Ain’t it half fun ny a how mile the time or can so, go and on a a don’t friends real say ly they wan told na me know so, a but it does n’t mat ter. It was plain to see you see, that a time small af town ter time boy I like tried me a just to, a to was n’t your cup of tea. It was wish ful think in’. I gave you my (A7)heart a and I (D)tried to (D)make you (Bm7)hap py, and you gave me (A7)noth in’ and in re turn. You know, it ain’t so I know hard it’s a shame, to say, “Would you (D)please in’ just (D)go a (Bm7)way.” (Dmaj7)Yeah, (Gmaj7)yeah. I’ve thrown a (F#m7)way the (Em7)blues, I’m (G)tired of (F#m7)be in’ (Em7)used, I want ev er y one to know I’m look in’ for a (D)good (A)time, (C)good (G)time, (D)yeah. whoa, oh, (Gmaj7)sail on, (F#m7)hon ey, good times nev er (F#m7)felt so (Em7)good. (Gmaj7)Sail on, (F#m7)sug ar, good times nev er (F#m7)felt so (Em7)good. (Gmaj7)Sail on. (Gmaj7)Sail on.

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
D
Tempo
76 BPM
Difficulty
hard

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How to Play "Sail On" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.