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(CN.C.)Tel e graph ca bles hung
and few can de ci pher who the mes sage is from.
And de (D5)liv
er it
qui et ly
’cause (D5)some
don’t (C6)get
much (G5)com pa ny.
The (D5)har bor be comes
the sea
and (D5)light ing the house keeps it (G5)col li sion free.
Un der (Gm)stand
the (Dm)lay of the land
and (Gm)don’t let it hurt you or (Dm)it will be the first to.
The wa
ter,
the wa
ter
did n’t re (Bbmaj7)al ize
its dan ger (Gm9)ous size.
The moun
tain,
the moun
tain
came to (Bbmaj7)rec og nize
its deep and (Gm9)rock y sides,
more than re al ized.
Ooh.
Ooh,
(Csus)ooh,
ooh.
Pale as a (Csus)pile
of bones.
You (Dm)hope
for your (Csus)ba bies
and (Gsus)this is how they grow.
Wind bat tered,
knocked (Gm6)o ver, the (Dm)teeth bite the shoul der
(Gm)watch ing the gray sky that’s act ing like a good guy.
The wa (Gm9)rock y sides.
Came to (Bbmaj7)rec og nize
its deep and (Gm9)rock y sides, more than re al ized.
The Water — Simple Sheet Music
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"The Water" 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 D, 45 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 “The Water”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The Water"?
- 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 "The Water" by Feist played in?
- The Water is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Water"?
- The arrangement plays at 45 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Water" 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 "The Water"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Water"?
- "The Water" was originally performed by Feist. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Water"?
- This arrangement uses 18 chords: A, Am7, Bb6, Bbmaj7, C, C6, Csus4, Dm, +10 more.
- What other songs by Feist can I play here?
- Try "HOW MY HEART BEHAVES", "BRANDY ALEXANDER", "1,2,3,4". 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 "The Water". Key of D, 45 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.