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[Verso 1]
F C
Båten gjekk te Liverpool, pay me my money down
F
Å skutå va ett vepsabol, pay me my money down
 
[Refrão]
F
Pay me, pay me
C
Pay me my money down
C
Pay me, så sett eg seil
F
Pay me my money down
 
[Verso 2]
F C
Redaren levde i sus å dus, pay me my money down
F
Kapteinen va ei gnitalus, pay me my money down
 
[Refrão]
F
Pay me, pay me
C
Pay me my money down
C
Pay me, så sett eg seil
F
Pay me my money down
 
[Verso 3]
F C
Eg seilte longt fart utenriks, pay me my money down
F
Å mannskapet va full av triks, pay me my money down
 
[Refrão]
F
Pay me, pay me
C
Pay me my money down
C
Pay me, så sett eg seil
F
Pay me my money down
 
[Verso 4]
Ab Eb
I New York havna eg på bar, pay me my money down
Ab
Kor jentene e alltid klar, pay me my money down
 
[Refrão]
Ab
Pay me, pay me
Eb
Pay me my money down
Eb
Pay me, så sett eg seil
Ab
Pay me my money down
Ab
Pay me my money down
 
[Verso 5]
F C
Ett sjømannsliv ei fine tid, pay me my money down
F
Men eg fekk aldri hyrå mi, pay me my money down
 
[Refrão]
F
Pay me, pay me
C
Pay me my money down
C
Pay me, så sett eg seil
F
Pay me my money down
F
Pay me my money down

How to play Et Sjømannsliv

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 F. 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.

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