15 Knots
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: GmCapotraste:
5th traste
[Intro]
Dm A
Oooooohhh Ooooooohhh
Dm A
Oooooohhh Ooooooohhh
[Verse 1]
Dm
In a tavern on an island in the Arabian Sea
A
I met a man with a shadow on his face
Dm
He asked me for a light and said, "Mind if I sit here?"
A
As he pulled a cigarette from its case
Dm
And he told me of his travels and the sights that he'd seen
A
Dm
And I asked him if he'd ever been frightened at sea
A
He chuckled and cried, "if you only knew!"
[Chorus]
Dm
15 knots towards the Philippines on a dark and foggy night
A
I saw it sitting on the stern in the glow of a flickering light
Dm
And I swore it looked straight through to my soul then flew to the sea below
A
And to this day my mind still screams 15 knots towards the Philippines
Dm A
Oooooohhh Ooooooohhh
Dm A
Oooooohhh Ooooooohhh
[Verse 2]
Dm
I looked upon the man with a skeptic's eyes
A
Laughing as I said, no I don't believe your lies
Dm
Though I must admit, it's a story to behold
A
But it's the tallest tale I've ever been told
[Chorus]
Dm
15 knots towards the Philippines on a dark and foggy night
A
I saw it sitting on the stern in the glow of a flickering light
Dm
And I swore it looked straight through to my soul then flew to the sea below
A
And to this day my mind still screams 15 knots towards the Philippines
Dm A
Oooooohhh Ooooooohhh
Dm A
Oooooohhh Ooooooohhh
[Verse 3]
Dm
I found myself on a dark and foggy night
A
In the arms of the ocean looking out upon the waves
Dm
And sure as I am standing* here telling you today
A
A figure on the stern was staring my way Oh
[Chorus]
Dm
15 knots towards the Philippines on a dark and foggy night
A
I saw it sitting on the stern in the glow of a flickering light
Dm
And I swore it looked straight through to my soul then flew to the sea below
A
And to this day my mind still screams 15 knots towards the Philippines
Dm A
Oooooohhh Ooooooohhh
Dm A
Oooooohhh Ooooooohhh
*note: if you're sitting, say sitting instead of standing
How to play 15 Knots
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.