The Pirate's Bride

by Sting
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Lyrics

Some times, in the (C#m7)light

at the (F#m11)edge of the world,

is a ghost of a ship ket with its (F#m)black sail furled.

And night af ter (C#m7)night,

she would (F#m11)stand by the shore

and dream of the love

that they (F#m)knew be fore.

The tide rolls (Cdim)out,

the tide rolls (C#m7)in,

with out a (Eb)care

for the (G#sus)ways (G#)of (F#m6)men.

We set sail

for the (F#m11)Span ish Main,

to rob for the ships of the (F#m)Queen of Spain.

And And she would (C#m7)be his pi rate’s (F#m11)bride.

on the shore,

She gave him the pis tol and the (F#m)sword at his side.

The tide rolls (Cdim)out,

the tide rolls (C#m7)in,

with out a (Eb)care for the (G#sus)ways (G#)of (G#7)men.

I’d (C#m7)give three (C#m7)ships of

Span ish gold

to see my (G#m7)love a gain.

Some Full fath om (C#m7)five,

my the (F#m11)true love lies world,

in a fine wood en cas ket with its (F#m)gold in his

Where is the glo (C#m7)ry,

she would (F#m11)where is the pride,

and where is the joy

for the (F#m)pi rate’s bride?

The tide rolls (Cdim)out,

the tide rolls (C#m7)in,

with out a (Eb)care

for the (G#sus)ways (G#)of (F#m6)men.

Here, in the

at the (F#m11)edge of the

he waits for a ship of its (F#m)black sail furled.

And day after day, (C#m7)be his he would (F#m11)stand on the shore,

and dream of the life tol that he (F#m)knew be fore.

side.

The tide rolls (Cdim)out,

the tide rolls (C#m7)in,

with out a (Eb)care for the (G#sus)ways (G#)of (G#7)men.

I’d (C#m7)give three (C#m7)ships of

Span ish gold

to see my (G#m7)love a gain.

to see my (B)love a gain.

The Pirate's Bride β€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "The Pirate's Bride" by Sting: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C#, 111 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About β€œThe Pirate's Bride”

What key is "The Pirate's Bride" by Sting played in?
The Pirate's Bride is arranged in the key of C# on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Pirate's Bride"?
The arrangement plays at 111 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Pirate's Bride" 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 "The Pirate's Bride"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Pirate's Bride"?
"The Pirate's Bride" was originally performed by Sting. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The Pirate's Bride"?
This arrangement uses 17 chords: Aaug, Amaj7, B, C#dim7, C#m, C#m7, C#pow, Cdim, +9 more.
What other songs by Sting can I play here?
Try "DESERT ROSE", "WHEN WE DANCE", "IF I EVER LOSE MY FAITH IN YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "The Pirate's Bride" with lyrics?
Yes β€” this is a free karaoke slide for "The Pirate's Bride" by Sting. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does β€” a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "The Pirate's Bride" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C#, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) β€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "The Pirate's Bride" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes β€” the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.