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€” Simple Sheet Music

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"The Pirate's Bride" in simplified sheet music format β€” the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The Pirate's Bride"?
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 β€” same song, less visual density.
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 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 β€” helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "The Pirate's Bride". Key of C#, 111 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 β€” 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.