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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Sail On" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 76 BPM.
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About “Sail On”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Sail On" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Sail On" is in D.
- 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.
- Does "Sail On" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Sail On" is in the key of D at 76 BPM.
- What chords are in "Sail On"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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