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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Sail On" by The Commodores in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "Sail On" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Sail On" with hands-separate practice in D at 76 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Sail On"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Sail On" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Sail On"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Sail On" is in the key of D at 76 BPM.
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