Uncle Albert/admiral Halsey

by Paul McCartney & Wings
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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 pain.

We’re so sor (Am7)ry,

Un cle (D)Al bert,

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

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

We’re so sor (Am7)ry,

Un cle Al (D)bert,

but if (Gm7)an y thing should (C)hap pen (C#)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 (C#)we’re so (D)eas ’ly called a way.

(C)Hands

a (Am)cross the (Dm)wa ter

(wa ter),

(G7)heads

a cross the (F)sky.

Hands

a (Am)cross the (Dm)wa ter

(wa ter),

(G7)heads

a cross the (C)sky

(Am)Ad mi 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),

(G7)heads

a cross the (F)sky.

Hands

a (Am)cross the (Dm)wa ter

(wa ter),

(G7)heads

a cross the (C)sky.

(C)Live a lit tle, be a gyp sy, get a round (get a round), get your feet up off the (G7)ground.

Live a lit tle, get a (C)round.

(C)Live a lit tle, be a gyp sy, get a round (get a round), get your feet up off the (G7)ground.

Live a lit tle, get a (C)round.

(G7)ground.

Live a lit tle, get a (C)round.

(C)Hands

a (Am)cross the (Dm)wa ter

(wa ter),

(G7)heads

a cross the (F)sky.

Hands

a (Am)cross the (Dm)wa ter

(wa ter),

(G7)heads

a cross the (C)sky.

Uncle Albert/admiral Halsey — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Uncle Albert/admiral Halsey" by Paul McCartney & Wings in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of G. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 72 BPM.

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

About “Uncle Albert/admiral Halsey

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Uncle Albert/admiral Halsey"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature G. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
What key is "Uncle Albert/admiral Halsey" by Paul McCartney & Wings 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 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Uncle Albert/admiral Halsey" 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 "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 & Wings. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Uncle Albert/admiral Halsey"?
This arrangement uses 15 chords: Ab, Am, Am7, Bb, C, C#, C#7, C9, +7 more.
What other songs by Paul McCartney & Wings can I play here?
Try "SILLY LOVE SONGS", "LIVE AND LET DIE", "ARROW THROUGH ME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Uncle Albert/admiral Halsey" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature G, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 72 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.

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