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We are the
(G)pi rates
who don’t do (C)an y thing!
We just (G)stay home
and lie a (D)round!
And if you (G)ask us
to do (C)an y thing,
we’ll just (G)tell
you
we don’t do (G5)an y thing.
Well,
I’ve
nev er been to Green land, and I’ve (C)nev er been to Den ver, and I’ve (G)nev er bur ied treas ure in St.
(F)Lou is or St.
Paul!
And I’ve (G)nev er been to Mos cow, and I’ve (C)nev er been to Tam pa, and I’ve (G)nev er been to (F)Bos ton in the (G)fall!
’Cause we’re
the
(G)pi
rates
who don’t do (C)an y thing!
We just (G)stay
home
and lie a (D)round!
And if you (G)ask
us
to do (C)an y thing,
we’ll just (G)tell
you
we don’t do (G5)an y thing.
And
I
nev er hoist the main stay and I (C)nev er swab the poop deck, and I (G)nev er veer to star board ’cause I (F)nev er sail at all!
And I’ve (G)nev er walked the gang plank, and I’ve (C)nev er owned a par rot, and I’ve (G)nev er been to (F)Bos ton in the (G)fall!
’Cause we’re the
(G)fall!
And
I’ve
(G)nev er licked a (G)spark plug, and I’ve (C)nev er sniffed a (F)stink bug, and I’ve (G)nev er paint ed (G)dai sies on a (D)big red rub ber ball!
And I’ve (G)nev er bathed in (G)yo gurt, and I (C)don’t look good in (F)leg gings.
And we’ve (G)nev er been to (G)Bos ton (D7)in the (G)fall!
The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything" by VeggieTales: 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 G, 100 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything”
- What key is "The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything" by VeggieTales played in?
- The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything 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 "The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything"?
- "The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything" was originally performed by VeggieTales. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by VeggieTales can I play here?
- Try "Endangered Love", "His Cheeseburger", "Lost Puppies". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything" by VeggieTales. 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 — 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 Pirates Who Don't Do Anything" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, 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) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — 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.