Ferry Across The Mersey
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D Am7 D Am7 D Am7 D Am7
Life goes on day after day
D Am7 D Am7 D Am7 D Am7
Hearts torn in every way
D Gbm
So ferry 'cross the Mersey
G A
`Cause this land's the place I love
D Am7 D Am7
and here I'll stay
D Am7 D Am7 D Am7 D Am7
People they rush everywhere
D Am7 D Am7 D Am7 D Am7
Each with their own secret care
D Gbm
So ferry 'cross the Mersey
G A
and always take me there
D Am7 D Am7
The place I love
G A Bm7
People around every corner
G A D
They seem to smile and say
Em Gbm
We don't care what your name is boy
E A
We'll never turn you away
D Am7 D Am7 D Am7 D Am7
So I'll continue to say
D Am7 D Am7 D Am7 D Am7
Here I always will stay
D Gbm
So ferry 'cross the Mersey
G A
`Cause this land's the place I love
D Am7 D Am7
and here I'll stay
D Am7 D Am7
and here I'll stay
D Am7 D
Here I'll stay
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How to play Ferry Across The Mersey
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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.