We (G)come out in the Sloop John B,
my grand fa ther and me.
A con sta ble Nas and he town we him do (D)roam,
drink ing all (G)night,
got in to me 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 Cap tain’s trunk.
The Then sta he had and he come and of a (D)way.
Sher riff John (G)Stone,
why don’t leave me 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.
Sloop John B by The Beach Boys
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
Learn how to accompany it· the chords and what each hand plays, on Super Simple Chords ↗About “Sloop John B”
- What key is "Sloop John B" in?
- "Sloop John B" by The Beach Boys is in the key of G with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Sloop John B" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Sloop John B" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Sloop John B"?
- This arrangement of "Sloop John B" uses 4 chords: Am7, C, D, G. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
- How long does it take to learn "Sloop John B" on piano?
- 30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
- What other songs by The Beach Boys can I play here?
- Try "GOOD VIBRATIONS", "PET SOUNDS", "DO YOU WANT TO DANCE?". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.