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(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.
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Sail On — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Sail On" by Lionel Richie: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 73 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”
- What key is "Sail On" by Lionel Richie 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 73 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 Lionel Richie. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Sail On"?
- This arrangement uses 14 chords: A, Bm, C, D, D7, Dsus4, Em, Em7, +6 more.
- What other songs by Lionel Richie can I play here?
- Try "I CALL IT LOVE", "ALL NIGHT LONG", "EASY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Sail On" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Sail On" by Lionel Richie. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Sail On" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Sail On" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.