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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Wooden Ships" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”
- Can I play "Wooden Ships" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Wooden Ships" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Wooden Ships"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Wooden Ships" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Wooden Ships"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Wooden Ships" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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