Down With The Old Canoe
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Intro
D A7 D
[Verso 1]
D G D
It was 113 years ago when the wings of death came low
D E7 A
And spread out on the ocean far and wide
D G D
A great ship sailed away with her passengers so gay
D A7 D
To never, never reach the other side
[Refrão]
G D
Sailing out to win her fame, the Titanic was her name
D E7 A
When she had sailed 500 miles from shore
D G D
Many passengers and her crew went down with that old canoe
D A7 D
They all went down to never rise again
[Verso 2]
D G D
This great ship was built by man, that is why she could not stand
D E7 A
"She could not sink" was the cry from one and all
D G D
But an iceberg ripped her side and it cut down all her pride
D A7 D
They found the hand of God was in it all
[Refrão]
G D
Sailing out to win her fame, the Titanic was her name
D E7 A
When she had sailed 500 miles from shore
D G D
Many passengers and her crew went down with that old canoe
D A7 D
They all went down to never rise again
[Verso 3]
D G D
Your Titanic sails today, on life's sea you're far away
D E7 A
But Jesus Christ can take you safely through
D G D
Just obey his great command, over there you'll safely land
D A7 D
You'll never go down with that old canoe
[Refrão]
G D
Sailing out to win her fame, the Titanic was her name
D E7 A
When she had sailed 500 miles from shore
D G D
Many passengers and her crew went down with that old canoe
D A7 D
They all went down to never rise again
[Verso 4]
D G D
When you think that you are wise, then you need not be surprised
D E7 A
That the hand of God should stop you on life's sea
D G D
If you go on in your sin, you will find out in the end
D A7 D
That you are just as foolish as can be.
[Refrão]
G D
Sailing out to win her fame, the Titanic was her name
D E7 A
When she had sailed 500 miles from shore
D G D
Many passengers and her crew went down with that old canoe
D A7 D
They all went down to never rise again
How to play Down With The Old Canoe
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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.