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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 — 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.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Sloop John B”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Sloop John B"?
- 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 "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.
- 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 "Sloop John B". Key of G, 100 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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