Blow Ye Gentle Winds
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[{Intro} ]
C G
[Verso 1]
C F C G7
I have a little ship on the ocean, I have a little ship on the sea
C F C G7 C
I have a little ship on the ocean, that'll bring my darling to me
{Refrain}
C F C G7
Blow ye gentle winds on the ocean, blow ye gentle winds on the sea
C F C G7 C
Blow ye gentle winds on the ocean, blow back my darling to me
[Verso 2]
C F C G7
Last night as I lay on my pillow, last night as I lay on my bed
C F C G7 C
Last night as I lay on my pillow, I dreamed my darling was dead
{Refrain}
C F C G7
Blow ye gentle winds on the ocean, blow ye gentle winds on the sea
C F C G7 C
Blow ye gentle winds on the ocean, blow back my darling to me
[Verso 3]
C F C G7
If I had the wings of an eagle, if I had the wings of a dove
C F C G7 C
If I had the wings of an eagle, I'd fly to the arms of my love
{Refrain}
C F C G7
Blow ye gentle winds on the ocean, blow ye gentle winds on the sea
C F C G7 C
Blow ye gentle winds on the ocean, blow back my darling to me
[Verso 4]
C F C G7
Sometimes I live in the country, sometimes I live in the town
C F C G7 C
Sometimes I take a great notion, to jump in the river and drown
{Refrain}
C F C G7
Blow ye gentle winds on the ocean, blow ye gentle winds on the sea
C F C G7 C
Blow ye gentle winds on the ocean, blow back my darling to me
How to play Blow Ye Gentle Winds
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 C. 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.