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(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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Semper Paratus" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 180 BPM.
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About “Semper Paratus”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Semper Paratus" 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. "Semper Paratus" is in Bb.
- 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.
- Does "Semper Paratus" 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. "Semper Paratus" is in the key of Bb at 180 BPM.
- What chords are in "Semper Paratus"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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