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Sail on down the line ’bout a half ny a mile time or so, and a don’t real say ly wan na know a it where you’re go in’.
May be once or twice, you see, a time af town ter time I tried me a to, 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 my time.
You know, it ain’t so I know it’s a shame,
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 ny a mile time or so, and a don’t real say ly wan na know a it does n’t mat ter.
It was plain to see you see, a time af town ter time I tried me a to, 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 re turn.
You know, it ain’t so I know it’s a shame,
“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.
Sail On — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Sail On" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of D, 76 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Sail On”
- Why does "Sail On" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Sail On".
- What key is "Sail On" by The Commodores played in?
- Sail On is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Sail On"?
- The arrangement plays at 76 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Sail On" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Sail On"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Sail On"?
- "Sail On" was originally performed by The Commodores. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Sail On"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: A, A7, Bm7, C, D, Dmaj7, Em, Em7, +3 more.
- What other songs by The Commodores can I play here?
- Try "BRICK HOUSE", "EASY", "THREE TIMES A LADY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Sail On"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Sail On".
- Can I see all the notes in "Sail On"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of D at 76 BPM.
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