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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Sailing" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of A, 100 BPM.
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About “Sailing”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Sailing" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Sailing" is in A.
- 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.
- Does "Sailing" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Sailing" is in the key of A at 100 BPM.
- What chords are in "Sailing"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of A, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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