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If you (Em7)smile at me, I will (Am7)un der stand ’cause that is some thin’ ev ’ry bod y ev ’ry where does in the same
(Em7)lan guage.
I can see by your coat, my friend, you’re from the oth er side.
There’s just one thing I got to know, can you (Am7)tell me, please,
who won?
(Em7)Say, can I have some of your pur ple ber ries?
(Am7)Yes, I’ve been eat ing them
for six or sev en weeks now.
Have n’t got sick once.
Prob ’ly keep us both a live.
(Em)Wood en ships on the wa ter (G)ver (A)y (D)free and eas y.
(Em)Eas y, you know the way it’s sup (G)posed (A)to (D)be.
(Em)Sil ver peo ple on the shore line, (G)let (A)us (D)be.
Talk in’ ’bout (Cmaj7)ver y free and (Em)eas y.
(Em)Hor ror grips us as we (G)watch (A)you (D)die.
(Em)All we can do is ech o your (G)an (A)guished (D)cries,
(Em)stare as all hu man (G)feel (A)ings (D)die.
We are (Cmaj7)leav ing, you don’t (Em)need us.
(Em)Go,
take your sis ter, then (G)by (A)the (D)hand
(Em)lead her a way from this (G)for (A)eign (D)land,
(Em)far a way,
where we might (G)laugh (A)a (D)gain.
We are (Cmaj7)leav ing, you don’t (Em)need
us.
And it’s a fair wind
blow in’ warm out of the south (Em7)o ver my der.
Guess I’ll set a course and go.
Wooden Ships — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Wooden Ships" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of E, 90 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Wooden Ships”
- Why does "Wooden Ships" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Wooden Ships".
- What key is "Wooden Ships" by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young played in?
- Wooden Ships is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Wooden Ships"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Wooden Ships" 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 "Wooden Ships"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Wooden Ships"?
- "Wooden Ships" was originally performed by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Wooden Ships"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: A, Am7, Bm, C, Cmaj7, D, Em, Em7, +2 more.
- What other songs by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young can I play here?
- Try "OUR HOUSE", "TEACH YOUR CHILDREN", "Our House". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Wooden Ships"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Wooden Ships".
- Can I see all the notes in "Wooden Ships"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of E at 90 BPM.
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