Under The Sea

by Alan Menken
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Lyrics

The sea weed is (G)al ways (C)green er in some bod y (G)else ’s (C)lake.

You dream a bout (G)go ing (C)up there but that is a (G)big mis (C)take.

Just look at the (C)world a round you, right here on the (C)o cean floor.

Such won der ful (C)things sur round you.

What more is you (C)look in’ for?

Un der the (F)sea,

un der the (G)sea.

Dar lin’, it’s (F)bet ter down where it’s (G)wet ter, take it from (C)me.

Up on the (F)shore they work all day; out in the (Am)sun they slave a way.

While we de (F)vot in’ full time to (G)float in’ un der the (C)sea.

Under The Sea β€” Simple Sheet Music

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"Under The Sea" 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, 140 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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How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Under The Sea"?
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 "Under The Sea" by Alan Menken played in?
Under The Sea 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 "Under The Sea"?
The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Under The Sea" 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 "Under The Sea"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Under The Sea"?
"Under The Sea" was originally performed by Alan Menken. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Under The Sea"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: Am, C, D, F, G.
What other songs by Alan Menken can I play here?
Try "A GUY LIKE YOU", "I SEE THE LIGHT", "ARABIAN NIGHTS". 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 "Under The Sea". Key of C, 140 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.