1000 Ships
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CAPO ON FRET 5
INTRO (Down strokes only):
G G C C G G D D x2
verse 1:
G C G
I'd go beyond our fighting borders
D G C G D
If you needed that from me
G C G
I'd march with decorated soldiers
D G C G D
To get your pretty eyes to see
G C G
Well, I would bring your morning coffee
D G C Em D
Then I'd wrap you up in me
G C Em
I'd kiss your belly and your shoulders
D G C Em D
Cover blankets on our feet
PREChorus:
Em
So slow down
F
There's some kind of blessing here
C D
But you have missed your cue
[Refrão]
G D
So keep your eyes set on the horizon
Em Bm
On the line where blue meets blue
G D
And I bet that silver lining
Em Bm
Where I know it'd find you soon
C D Em
'Cause I have sailed a thousand ships to you
C D G
But my messages don't seem to make it through
Instrumental BREAK:
G G C C Em Em D D x2
verse 2:
G C G
Well, I would bring your morning coffee
D G C Em D
Then I'd wrap you up in me
G C Em
I'd kiss your belly and your shoulders
D G C Em D
Cover blankets on our feet
PREChorus:
Em
But slow down
F
There's some sort of blessing here
C D
But you've gone and missed your cue
[Refrão]
G D
So keep your eyes set on the horizon
Em Bm
On the line where blue meets blue
G D
And I bet that silver lining
Em Bm
Where I know it'd find you soon
C D Em
'Cause I have sailed a thousand ships to you
(no chords played, voice only)
But my messages don't seem to make it through
Bridge:
Em G Em
Well, money and fame they are a losing game and I know those pretty actresses
G Am Em
Are calling your name, but I'll be here waiting
G Am Em D
I'll always be the same if you let me in again
Instrumental BREAK:
G G C C G G D D x4
G G C C Em Em D D x2
[Refrão]
G D
So keep your eyes set on the horizon
Em Bm
On the line where blue meets blue
G D
And I bet that silver lining
Em Bm
Where I know it'd find you soon
G D
So keep your eyes set on the horizon
Em Bm
On the line where blue meets blue
G D
And I bet that silver lining
Em Bm
Where I know it'd find you soon
C D Em
'Cause I have sailed a thousand ships to you
C D G
But my messages don't seem to make it through
OUTRO:
G G C C Em Em D D x3 (fades into silence)
How to play 1000 Ships
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.