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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 — 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.
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About “Wooden Ships”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Wooden Ships" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Wooden Ships" is in E.
- 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.
- Does "Wooden Ships" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Wooden Ships" is in the key of E at 90 BPM.
- What chords are in "Wooden Ships"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of E, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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