Captain
View chords used in this chart
Intro: D | Em D/F# | G | Em |
verse 1:
D Em D
Through waters uncharted my soul will embark
Bm A G D
I'll follow Your voice straight into the dark
D Em D
And if from the course You intend I depart
Bm Em G D
Speak to the sails of my wandering heart
[Refrão] G D Bm7 A
Like the wind You'll guide clear the skies before me
G D A/C# Bm
And I'll glide this open sea
G D Bm7 A
Like the stars, Your Word will align my voyage
G D A/C# Bm
And remind me where I've been
G A
And where I am going
verse 2:
D Em D
Lost in the shallows amidst fear and fog
Bm A G D
Your truth is the compass that points me back north
D Em D
Jesus, My Captain, My soul's trusted Lord
Bm A G D
All my allegiance is rightfully Yours
[Refrão] G D Bm7 A
Like the wind You'll guide clear the skies before me
G D A/C# Bm
And I'll glide this open sea
G D Bm7 A
Like the stars, Your Word will align my voyage
G D A/C# Bm
And remind me where I've been
G A
And where I am going
Instrumental: | D | Em D/F# | G | Em | (4x)
Ending:
D Em D
Jesus, My Captain, My soul's trusted Lord
Bm A G D
All my allegiance is rightfully Yours
How to play Captain
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 D. 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.