(Dsus)Sail on (D)down the line ’bout a half ny a mile time or so and I, (Esus)I don’t real (Em)ly want to know but it where you’re go ing.
(Dsus)May be (D)once or twice, you see,
(Esus)time af (Em)ter time I tried just to, (Esus)to hold on (Em)to what we got, but was (Dsus)now (D)you’re go ing.
And I don’t my mind a bout the (D)things you’re (A)gon na (Bm)say, Lord,
I gave all my (A)mon ey and my time.
You know it ain’t so I know it’s a shame
but I’m (D)giv ing you (A)back your (Bm)name,
(A)yeah, (G)yeah.
Yes, (G)I’ll be (D)on my (Em)way,
(Em7)I won’t be back to stay.
I want I (G)guess I’ll (D)move a (Em)long, I’m look (Em7)ing for a (D)good
(A)time.
Ah.
(Dsus)Sail on (D)down the line, ain’t it fun ny how the time can go.
All my (Esus)I friends say (Em)they told me so, but it does n’t mat ter.
(Dsus)It was (D)plain to see that a
(Esus)small town (Em)ter boy like me just a (Esus)to was n’t (Em)your cup of tea.
I was (Dsus)wish (D)ful think ing.
I gave you my heart a and I (D)tried to (A)make you (Bm)hap py.
And you gave me (A)noth ing in re turn.
You know it ain’t so I hard it’s to say,
would you (D)please just you (A)go a (Bm)way?
(A)Yeah, (G)yeah.
I’ve (G)thrown a (D)way the (Em)blues,
(Em7)I’m tired of be ing used.
I want I (G)ev ’ry (D)one to (Em)know I’m look (Em7)ing for a (D)good
(A)time.
Ah.
(D)good
(A)time.
(C)Good
(G)time.
Oh.
(Gmaj7)Sail on,
(F#m7)hon ey,
good times
nev er (F#m7)felt so (Em7)good.
(Gmaj7)Sail on,
(F#m7)hon ey,
good times
nev er (F#m7)felt so (Em7)good.
(F#m7)felt so (Em7)good.
Oh.
(G)Sail
on.
(G)Sail
on.
(G)Sail
on.
(G)Sail
on.
Sail On by Lionel Richie
Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 73 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Sail On”
- What key is "Sail On" in?
- "Sail On" by Lionel Richie is in the key of D with a tempo of 73 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Sail On" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Sail On" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Sail On"?
- This arrangement of "Sail On" uses 14 chords: A, Bm, C, D, D7, Dsus4, Em, Em7, +6 more.
- How long does it take to learn "Sail On" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Lionel Richie can I play here?
- Try "I CALL IT LOVE", "ALL NIGHT LONG", "EASY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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