Wooden Ships

by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
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Lyrics

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 shoul der.

Guess I’ll set a course and go.

Wooden Ships — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Wooden Ships" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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.

About “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.

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