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(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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Sailing" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Sailing"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Sailing". Key of A, 100 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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