Other arrangements of Sailing
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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Sailing" by Christopher Cross in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Sailing" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Sailing" with hands-separate practice in A at 100 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Sailing"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Sailing" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Sailing"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Sailing" is in the key of A at 100 BPM.
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