Ships

by Barry Manilow
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Lyrics

There’s We (Ab)walked to the (Dbmaj7)sea, just my (Eb)fa ther ’n’ (C7)me, and the (Fm)dogs played a (Ab)round on the (Dbmaj7)sand.

Win (Eb)ter (Ab)cold cut the (Dbmaj7)air, hang in’ (Eb)still ev ’ry (C7)where.

Dressed in (Fm)gray, did he (Ab)say, “Hold my (Dbmaj7)hand”?

I said, “Love’s eas ier when it’s (Db)far a way.”

We sat ’n’ watched a dis tant (Eb)light.

(Db)We’re (Eb)two (B)ships that (D#m)pass in the (E)night,

we both (B)smile and we (D#m)say it’s al (E)right.

We’re still (B)here, it’s just that (D#m7)we’re

out of (Emaj7)sight,

like those (G#m)ships that (F#)pass in the (Emaj7)night.

There’s a (Ab)boat on the (Dbmaj7)line where the (Eb)sea meets the (C7)sky; there’s an (Fm)oth er that (Ab)rides far be (Dbmaj7)hind.

And (Eb)it (Ab)seems you and (Dbmaj7)I are like (Eb)strang ers a (C7)wide ways a (Fm)part as we (Ab)drift on through (Dbmaj7)time.

He said, “It’s hard er now, we’re (Db)far a way.

We on ly read you when you (Eb)write.”

(Db)We’re (Eb)two (B)ships that (D#m)pass in the (E)night,

and we (B)smile when we (D#m)say it’s al (E)right.

We’re still (B)here, it’s just that (D#m7)we’re

out of (Emaj7)sight,

like those (G#m)ships that (F#)pass in the (Emaj7)night.

(Emaj7)night.

(Em7)We’re (A)just (F)ships that (Am7)pass in the (Bbmaj7)night,

and we (Dm7)smile when we (Am7)say it’s al (Bbmaj7)right.

We’re (A)still (F)here, it’s just that (Am7)we’re

out of (Bbmaj7)sight,

like (A)those (Dm)ships that (C)pass in the (Bbmaj7)night.

We’re just (F)ships that (Am7)pass in the (Bbmaj7)night,

and we (Dm7)smile when we (Am7)say it’s al (Bbmaj7)right.

We’re (A)still (F)here, it’s just that (Am7)we’re

out of (Bbmaj7)sight,

like (A)those (Dm)ships that (C)pass in the (Bbmaj7)night.

We’re just (F)ships that (Am7)pass in the (Bbmaj7)night...

Ships — Beginner Piano Tutorial

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Learn "Ships" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Db, 80 BPM.

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About “Ships”

What key is "Ships" by Barry Manilow played in?
Ships is arranged in the key of Db on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Ships"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Ships" 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 "Ships"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Ships"?
"Ships" was originally performed by Barry Manilow. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Ships"?
This arrangement uses 26 chords: A, Ab, Ab7, Am7, B, Bbm, Bbmaj7, C, +18 more.
What other songs by Barry Manilow can I play here?
Try "THIS CAN'T BE REAL", "CAN'T SMILE WITHOUT YOU", "JUMP SHOUT BOOGIE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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