Depot Harbour
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[Verso 1]
G C G C
As I walk amongst the ruin of this old town beneath the moon
G Em D
I close my eyes and hear the sounds of its story
G C G C
From the lads that worked the dock unloading ships around the clock
G Em D
With western grain and other stock at Depot Harbour
C G
Depot Harbour
[Verso 2]
G C G C
Theres the Kearsage and the George and the SS Arthur Ore
G Em D
They are bound across the lakes on one more journey
G C G C
And I hear the whistle blow from the trains that come and go
G Em D
From across Ontar-i-o to Depot Harbour
C G
Depot Harbour
[Refrão]
Em
Hear the laughter and the song
C
As the families gather round
A D
At the town hall where the music will be playing
Em
Do See Doe right to the middle
C
Join the squeeze box and fiddle
A D C G C
For its Saturday again in Depot Harbour
{Instrumental}
G D
D G
C G E
A D7 G
[Verso 3]
G C G C
As I made my journey back down a rusty railroad track
G Em D
Past the concrete and the slats of Depot Harbour
G C G C
I swear I heard a sound of an engine rumbling down
G Em D
And the sweet and mournful sound Of a whistle blowing
C G
Depot Harbour
[Refrão]
Em
All the stories and the tales
C
Of the buildings and rails
A D
Can be heard amongst the sound of breezes blowing
Em
Amongst the ashes and stone
C
Where the roundhouse stands alone
A D C G C
Where the spirits are at home in Depot Harbour
Outro
G D
D G
C G E
A D7
G D
D G
C G E
A D7 G
How to play Depot Harbour
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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.