What key is "Semper Paratus" by Homer Smith played in?

Semper Paratus is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.

What's the tempo (BPM) of "Semper Paratus"?

The arrangement plays at 180 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.

Is "Semper Paratus" easy to play on piano?

This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.

Can I download sheet music for "Semper Paratus"?

Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.

Who composed "Semper Paratus"?

"Semper Paratus" was originally performed by Homer Smith. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

Lyrics

(C7)From (F)north and south and east and west, the Coast Guard’s in the fight.

De (C7)stroy ing subs and (F)land ing troops, the (G7)Ax is feels our (C7)might.

For (F)we’re the first in vad ers on ev r’y fight ing field.

A (C7)float, a shore, on (F)men and spars you’ll find the (C7)Coast Guard (F)shield.

(F)We’re al ways read y for the call,

we (Bb)place our trust in (F)thee.

Through (C7)surf and storm and (F)howl (A7)ing (Dm)gale, high (C)shall our (G7)pur pose (C)be.

(F)“Sem per pa ra tus” is our guide,

our (Bb)fame, our glo ry (F)too.

To (C7)fight to save or (F)fight and (Dm)die!

Aye!

(F)Coast Guard, we (G7)are (C7)for (F)you!

(F)We’re al ways read y for the call,

we (Bb)place our trust in (F)thee.

Through (C7)howl ing gale and (F)shot (A7)and (Dm)shell, to (C)win our (G7)vic to (C)ry.

(F)“Sem per pa ra tus” is our guide,

our (Bb)pledge, our mot to (F)too.

We’re (C7)“al ways read y,” (F)do or (Dm)die!

Aye!

(F)Coast Guard, we (G7)fight (C7)for (F)you!

(F)you!

Semper Paratus — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "Semper Paratus" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 180 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

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About “Semper Paratus”

What key is "Semper Paratus" by Homer Smith played in?: Semper Paratus is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Semper Paratus"?: The arrangement plays at 180 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Semper Paratus" easy to play on piano?: This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Semper Paratus"?: Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Semper Paratus"?: "Semper Paratus" was originally performed by Homer Smith. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

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Semper Paratus — Beginner Piano Tutorial

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