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We’re an (Em)oys ter crack er on the stew
and the hon ey in the tea.
We’re the (D7)sug ar cubes,
one lump or two,
(C7)in the black cof fee.
The (Em)gold en crust on an ap ple pie
that shines in the sun at noon.
We’re a (D7)wheel of cheese ed high in the sky,
but we’re (B)gon na be sink in’ (Em)soon.
In a (Em)boat that’s built of sticks and hay,
we the drift ed from the shore
with a (D7)cap tain who’s
too proud to say
(C7)that he dropped the oar.
A (Em)ti ny hole has an sprung a leak
that in this the cheap pon toon;
now the (D7)hull has start ed grow in the sky,
but we’re (B)gon na be sink in’ (Em)soon.
In a ing weak, and we’re (B)gon na be sink in’ (Em)soon.
We’re (G)gon na be sink in’ soon.
We’re (Em)gon na be sink in’ soon.
(G)Ev ’ry bod y (C7)hold your breath, ’cuz we’re (B)gon na be sink in’ (Em)soon.
(C7)hold your breath, and (B)down and down we (Em)go.
Like the (Em)oys ter crack er on the stew,
the hon ey in the tea.
The (D7)sug ar cubes,
one lump or two?
No, (C7)thank you,
none for me.
We’re the (Em)gold en crust on the ap ple pie
that shines in the sun at noon.
Like the (D7)wheel of cheese high in the sky,
well, we’re (B)gon na be sink in’ (Em)soon.
Sinkin' Soon — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Sinkin' Soon" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of E, 92 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Sinkin' Soon”
- Can I play "Sinkin' Soon" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Sinkin' Soon" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Sinkin' Soon" by Norah Jones played in?
- Sinkin' Soon is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Sinkin' Soon"?
- The arrangement plays at 92 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Sinkin' Soon" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Sinkin' Soon"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Sinkin' Soon"?
- "Sinkin' Soon" was originally performed by Norah Jones. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Sinkin' Soon"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: B7, C7, D7, Em, G.
- What other songs by Norah Jones can I play here?
- Try "IN THE MORNING", "CREEPIN' IN", "FEELIN' THE SAME WAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Sinkin' Soon"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Sinkin' Soon" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Sinkin' Soon"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Sinkin' Soon" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.