Other arrangements of Shrimp Boats
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(Eb)Shrimp boats is a (Ab)com in’, their (Eb)sails are (Fm7)in (Eb)sight.
Shrimp boats is a (Ab)com in’, there’s (Eb)danc in’ (Fm7)to (Eb)night.
Why don’t cha hur ry, hur ry, hur ry home, why don’t cha hur ry, hur ry, hur ry home?
(Look, here the) Shrimp boats is a (Ab)com in’, there’s (Eb)danc in (Fm7)to (Eb)night.
They (Ebmaj7)go (Eb7)to (Ab)sea with the (Eb)eve ing (Fm7)ning (Eb)tide and their (Fm7)wom en folk (Bb7)wave their good (Eb)bye.
(Ebmaj7)Ill sant (Eb6)vas,
(Ebmaj7)there they (Eb6)go.
(Eb)While the (Ab)Loo sian (G)a (Gb)moon (F7)floats (Emaj7)on (Eb)high,
(Eb)and they (Ab)wait for (G)the (Gb)day (F7)they (Emaj7)can (Eb)cry.
Shrimp boats is a (Ab)com in’, their (Eb)sails are (Fm7)in (Eb)sight.
Shrimp boats is a (Ab)com in’, there’s (Eb)danc in’ (Fm7)to (Eb)night.
Why don’t cha hur ry, hur ry, hur ry home, why don’t cha hur ry, hur ry, hur ry home?
(Look here the) Shrimp boats is a (Ab)com in’, there’s (Eb)danc in’ (Fm7)to (Eb)night.
Hap (Ebmaj7)py (Eb7)the (Ab)days while they’re (Eb)mend ing (Fm7)the (Eb)nets ’til once (Fm7)more they ride (Bb7)high out to (Eb)sea.
(Ebmaj7)Ill sant (Eb6)vas,
(Ebmaj7)there they (Eb6)go.
(Eb)Then how (Ab)lone ly (G)the (Gb)long (F7)nights (Emaj7)will (Eb)be,
(Eb)’til that (Ab)won der (G)ful (Gb)day (F7)when (Emaj7)they (Eb)see.
Shrimp boats is a (Ab)com in’, their (Eb)sails are (Fm7)in (Eb)sight.
Shrimp boats is a (Ab)com in’, there’s (Eb)danc in’ (Fm7)to (Eb)night.
Why don’t cha hur ry, hur ry, hur ry home, why don’t cha hur ry, hur ry, hur ry home?
(Look here the) Shrimp boats is a (Ab)com in’, there’s (Eb)danc in’ (Fm7)to (Eb)night.
(Eb)night.
Shrimp Boats — Simple Sheet Music
"Shrimp Boats" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Ab, 120 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 “Shrimp Boats”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Shrimp Boats"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Shrimp Boats" by Jo Stafford played in?
- Shrimp Boats is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Shrimp Boats"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Shrimp Boats" 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 "Shrimp Boats"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Shrimp Boats"?
- "Shrimp Boats" was originally performed by Jo Stafford. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Shrimp Boats"?
- This arrangement uses 12 chords: Ab, Adim, Bb7, Eb, Eb6, Eb7, Ebmaj7, Emaj7, +4 more.
- What other songs by Jo Stafford can I play here?
- Try "I Remember You". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Shrimp Boats". Key of Ab, 120 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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