A Ship Without A Sail
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Introd.: Eb/Bb Fm/Bb Adim/Bb Bb Eb7
Eb/G Bb7/F
I don't know what day it is
Eb G7/9-/D
Or if it's dark or fair
Cm7 F7
Somehow, that's just the way it is
Fm7 Bb7
And I don't really care
Eb/G Bb7/F
I go to this or that place
Eb G7/9-/D
I seem alive and well
Cm7 F7 Fm7
My head is just a hat place
Cm7 F7 Fm7 Eb/G
My breast an empty shell
Bb7/F Eb G7/9-/D
And I've a faded dream to sell
Fm Bb7 Eb
All alone, all at sea
Bb7/F Eb G7/9-/D
Why does nobody care for me
Cm7 F7 Fm7
When there's no love to hold my love
Fm Bb7
Why is my heart so frail
Bb7/F Eb G7/9-/D
Like a ship without a sail
Cm7 F7 Fm7 Eb
Out on the ocean sailors can use a chart
Cm7 F7 Fm7 Eb G7/9-/D
I'm on the ocean guided by just a lonely heart
Fm Bb7 Eb
Still alone, still at sea
Fm Bb7 Eb -/D
Still there's no one to care for me
Cm7 F7 Fm7
When there's no hand to hold my hand
Fm Bb7
Life is a loveless tale
Bb7/F Eb G7/9-/D
For a ship without a sail
Bridge
Eb/G
Still alone, still at sea
Bb7/F Eb G7/9-/D
Still there's no one to care for me
Cm7 F7 Fm7
When there's no hand to hold my hand
Fm Bb7
Life is a loveless tale
Bb7/F Eb G7/9-/D
For a ship without a sail
How to play A Ship Without A Sail
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Eb/Bb. 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.