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Got out of town
on a boat gon’ to south ern is lands.
Sail ing a (A)reach
be (G)fore a fol low ing (D)sea.
She was mak ing for the trades
on the (D)out side,
and the (A)down hill run
to Pa pe e (D)te.
Off the (A)sail ing on this (G)head ing, lie the Mar (D)que sas.
We got (A)eight y feet of (G)wa ter line,
(D)nice ly mak (Asus)in’ (A)way.
In a nois y bar in (G)Av a lon, I tried to (D)call you,
but on the (A)mid night watch I (G)re al ized why (D)twice you (Bm)ran a way.
Think a bout how (D)man y times (G)I have fall
en.
Spir its are (D)us in’ me; (G)larg er voic es (A)call
in’.
What heav en brought (D)you and me (G)can not be for got
ten.
I have been a (Dsus)round
the (A)world,
(Dsus)look in’ (D)for that (G)wom an (A)girl
who (Dsus)knows (D)love (G)can en dure.
And you know it will.
When you see the South ern (G)Cross for the (D)first time,
you (A)un der stand now (G)why you came this (A)eas i est thing to do.
’Cause the truth you might be (G)run nin’ from is (D)so small,
but it’s as (A)big as the (G)come a long, make me for (D)prom ise of a (Bm)com in’ (A)day.
So I’m (A)sail ing for to (G)mor row.
My are a (D)dy ing.
And my (A)love is an chor (G)tied to you,
(D)tied with a (Asus)ver (A)chain.
In I have my ship, and (G)all a her flags are a (D)fly ing.
She is the (A)all that I have (G)left, al ized and (D)mu sic (Bm)is her name.
Think a bout how (D)man y times (G)I have fall
en.
Spir its are (D)us in’ me; (G)larg er voic es (A)call
in’.
What heav en brought (D)you and me (G)can not be for got
ten.
I have been a (Dsus)round
the (A)world,
(Dsus)look in’ (D)for that (G)wom an (A)girl
who (Dsus)knows (D)love (G)can en dure.
And you know it will.
So we cheat ed and we (G)lied and we (D)test ed.
And (A)we nev er to (G)fail; it was the (A)eas i est thing to do.
’Cause the truth You will sur (G)vive nin’ be ing (D)best ed.
Some bod y (A)fine as will (G)come a long, make me for (D)get a bout a (Bm)lov ing (A)you
So I’m
in the South ern Cross.
Southern Cross — Simple Sheet Music
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"Southern Cross" 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 A, 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Southern Cross”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Southern Cross"?
- 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 "Southern Cross" by Crosby, Stills & Nash played in?
- Southern Cross is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Southern Cross"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Southern Cross" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Southern Cross"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Southern Cross"?
- "Southern Cross" was originally performed by Crosby, Stills & Nash. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Southern Cross"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, Asus4, Bm, D, Dsus4, G.
- What other songs by Crosby, Stills & Nash can I play here?
- Try "SUITE: JUDY BLUE EYES", "CHICAGO", "MARRAKESH EXPRESS". 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 "Southern Cross". Key of A, 120 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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