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 li ty.
Oh, the can vas can do mir a cles.
(D)Just you wait and see
Be (D)lieve
me.
It’s not far to nev er nev er land.
No rea (Dsus)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 mir a cles.
(D)Just you wait and see.
Be lieve
me.
(D)Sail
ing
takes me a way
to where I’ve al ways (D)heard it could be.
Just a dream and the wind to car ry me,
and (Bm7)soon I will be free.
(D)Fan ta sy,
it gets the best
of me
when I’m (D)sail
ing.
(D)All caught up in the rev er ie;
(D)ev ’ry word is a sym pho ny.
Won’t you be lieve
me?
Sailing by Christopher Cross
3 people have learned this song
Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Sailing”
- What key is "Sailing" in?
- "Sailing" by Christopher Cross is in the key of G with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Sailing" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Sailing" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- How long does it take to learn "Sailing" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Christopher Cross can I play here?
- Try "THINK OF LAURA", "SAILING", "Think Of Laura". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
More piano songs by Christopher Cross
See all Christopher Cross songs →More songs you might like
Think Of Laura
Christopher Cross
SAILING
Christopher Cross
THINK OF LAURA
Christopher Cross
Ben
Michael Jackson
FEEL THE LIGHT
Jennifer Lopez
Hummingbird Heartbeat
Katy Perry
1 + 1
Beyoncé
FEARLESS
Taylor Swift
COME A LITTLE BIT CLOSER
Jay & The Americans
She Will Be Loved
Maroon 5
One Last Time
Ariana Grande
DIE IN YOUR ARMS
Justin Bieber