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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Wooden Ships" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Wooden Ships"?
- 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 — same song, less visual density.
- 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 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 — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Wooden Ships". Key of E, 90 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 — 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.
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