Uncle Albert/admiral Halsey

by Paul McCartney
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We’re so (Am7)sor ry,

Un cle (D)Al bert,

we’re so (Am7)sor ry if we caused you an y (D)pain.

We’re so (Am7)sor ry,

Un cle (D)Al bert,

but there’s (Gm7)no one left at (C)home and (Fm)I be (D)lieve I’m gon na rain.

We’re so (Am7)sor ry, but we have n’t heard a (D)thing all day.

We’re so (Am7)sor ry,

Un cle (D)Al bert,

but if (Gm7)an y thing should (C)hap pen (Fm)we’ll be (D)sure to give a ring.

We’re so (Am7)sor ry,

Un cle (D)Al bert,

but we (Am7)have n’t done a blood y thing all (D)day.

We’re so (Am7)sor ry,

Un cle (D)Al bert,

but the (Gm7)ket tle’s on the (C)boil and (Fm)we’re so (D)eas ’ly called a way.

We’re so (Am7)sor ry, but we have n’t heard a (D)thing all day.

We’re so (Am7)sor ry,

Un cle (D)Al bert,

but if (Gm7)an y thing should (C)hap pen (Fm)we’ll be (D)sure to give a ring.

We’re so

(C)Hands

a cross the (Dm)wa ter, (wa ter) (G)heads

a cross the (F)sky.

(C)Hands

a cross the (Dm)wa ter, (wa ter) (G)heads

a (G7)cross the (C)sky.

(Am)Ad mir ral Hal sey (C)no ti fied me he (Am)had to have a berth or he (C)could n’t get to sea.

I (Am)had an oth er look and I (C)had a cup of tea and a (Em)but ter pie.

(C)Hands

a cross the (Dm)wa ter, (wa ter) (G)heads

a cross the (F)sky.

(C)Hands

a cross the (Dm)wa ter, (wa ter) (G)heads

a (G7)cross the (C)sky.

Live a lit tle, be a gyp sy, get a round, (get a round) get your feet up off the (G)ground, live a lit tle, get a (C)round.

Live a lit tle, be a gyp sy, get a round, (get a round) get your feet up off the (G)ground, live a lit tle, get a (C)round.

(C)round.

(G)heads

a cross the (C)sky.

Uncle Albert/admiral Halsey — Simple Sheet Music

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"Uncle Albert/admiral Halsey" 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 G, 84 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Uncle Albert/admiral Halsey

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Uncle Albert/admiral Halsey"?
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 "Uncle Albert/admiral Halsey" by Paul McCartney played in?
Uncle Albert/admiral Halsey 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 "Uncle Albert/admiral Halsey"?
The arrangement plays at 84 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Uncle Albert/admiral Halsey" 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 "Uncle Albert/admiral Halsey"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Uncle Albert/admiral Halsey"?
"Uncle Albert/admiral Halsey" was originally performed by Paul McCartney. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Paul McCartney can I play here?
Try "MAYBE I'M AMAZED", "MAYBE I'M AMAZED", "I DON'T KNOW". 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 "Uncle Albert/admiral Halsey". Key of G, 84 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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