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Pick a learning view.
(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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Sailing" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of A, 100 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 “Sailing”
- Can I play "Sailing" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Sailing" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Sailing"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Sailing" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Sailing"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Sailing" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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