Learn "SLOOP JOHN B" by The Beach Boys on Piano

Master "SLOOP JOHN B" by The Beach Boys with our interactive piano player. This easy-level Rock arrangement is in the key of G at 100 BPM, making it perfect for beginners — you can start playing in minutes.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo. Most beginners can play through the full song in one session.

Lyrics

We (G)come out in the Sloop John B, my grand fa the ther and me. A con round sta ble Nas and sau he town we take him do (D)roam, drink ing all (G)night, got in you to me a a (C)fight. Well, I (G)feel so broke up I wan na go (G)home. So hoist up the John B sail, see how the main sail set. Call for the Cap tain a shore. Let me go (D)home, let me go (G)home. I wan na go (C)home, oh (Am7)yeah. Well, I (G)feel so broke up I wan na go (G)home. The (G)first out mate, he he got drunk. He broke in way Cap tain’s trunk. The Then round sta he had and to he come and all of a (D)way. Sher riff John (G)Stone, why don’t they leave me a go (C)lone? Well, I (G)feel so broke up I wan na go (G)home. So hoist up the John B sail, see how the main sail set. Call for the Cap tain a shore. Let me go (D)home, let me go (G)home. I wan na go (C)home, oh (Am7)yeah. Well, I (G)feel so broke up I wan na go (G)home. The (G)home.

Song Details

Category
Rock
Key
G
Tempo
100 BPM
Difficulty
easy

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How to Play "Sloop John B" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.