Sloop John B

by The Beach Boys
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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.

Sloop John B — Simple Sheet Music

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"Sloop John B" 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 G, 100 BPM.

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About “Sloop John B”

What key is "Sloop John B" by The Beach Boys played in?
Sloop John B is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Sloop John B"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Sloop John B" 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 "Sloop John B"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Sloop John B"?
"Sloop John B" was originally performed by The Beach Boys. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Sloop John B"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: Am7, C, D, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by The Beach Boys can I play here?
Try "GOOD VIBRATIONS", "PET SOUNDS", "DO YOU WANT TO DANCE?". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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