Sailing

by Christopher Cross
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Lyrics

(A)Well, it’s not far down to par a dise,

at least it’s not for me,

and if the wind is right you can sail a way

and find tran quil i ty.

Oh, the can vas can do (A)mir a cles,

(E)just you wait and (A)see.

Be (E)lieve

(A)me.

It’s (A)not far to nev er nev er land,

no rea son to pre tend,

and if the wind is right you can find the joy

of in no cence a gain.

Oh, the can vas can do (A)mir a cles,

(E)just you wait and (A)see.

Be lieve

(A)me.

(E)Sail

(A)ing

takes me a way

to (A)where I’ve al ways (D)heard it could be.

Just a dream and the wind to car ry me,

and (C#m7)soon I will be free.

(E)Fan

ta (A)sy,

it gets the best

of (A)me

when I’m (F#m9)sail

ing.

(E)All caught up in the (A)rev er ie,

(E)ev ’ry word is a (A)sym pho ny.

Won’t you be lieve

(A)me?

(E)Sail

(A)ing

takes me a way

to (A)where I’ve al ways (D)heard it could be.

Just a dream and the wind to car ry me,

and (C#m7)soon I will be free.

Well, it’s not

Sailing — Beginner Piano Tutorial

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Learn "Sailing" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of A, 100 BPM.

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About “Sailing”

What key is "Sailing" by Christopher Cross played in?
Sailing is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Sailing"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Sailing" 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 "Sailing"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Sailing"?
"Sailing" was originally performed by Christopher Cross. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Sailing"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, Bm9, C#m7, D, E, F#m9.
What other songs by Christopher Cross can I play here?
Try "THINK OF LAURA", "Sailing", "Think Of Laura". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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