Ferryman
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: CmCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
Cm Ab
[Verse 1]
Cm
A little boat breaks through the mist
Gm Eb Bb Cm
See in the darkest night the black flag is hissed
Cm
A man is standing on the bow (I stop my breath)
Gm Eb Bb Cm
I'm not ready for my way into the realm of death
[Verse 2]
Cm
The ferryman sings a mournful song
Gm Eb Bb Cm
I have to shut my eyes as we are sliding along
Cm
We are close to the shore (it's time for his fee)
Gm Bb Eb Cm
Two on my eyes, one in my mouth counts three
[Chorus]
Cm Ab Bb Cm
Ferryman, oh, ferryman, I cannot pay your price
Eb Bb Gm Bb Cm
Ferryman, oh, ferryman, give me more time, and I’ll pay you twice
Cm Ab Bb Cm
Ferryman, oh, ferryman, I cannot pay your price
Eb Bb Gm Bb Cm
Ferryman, oh, ferryman, I'm not ready for paradise
[Bridge]
Cm Bb Ab Cm Bb
Cm Bb Fm Cm
[Verse 3]
Cm
Then he opens up his hand
Gm Eb Bb Cm
I'm a poor old sailor, why can’t he understand
Cm
Suddenly he pulls away (he pulls away)
Gm Bb Eb Cm
We’re leaving the shore into the darkness he navigates
[Chorus]
Cm Ab Bb Cm
Ferryman, oh, ferryman, I cannot pay your price
Eb Bb Gm Bb Cm
Ferryman, oh, ferryman, give me more time, and I’ll pay you twice
Cm Ab Bb Cm
Ferryman, oh, ferryman, I cannot pay your price
Eb Bb Gm Bb Cm
Ferryman, oh, ferryman, I'm not ready for paradise
[Bridge]
Cm Bb Ab Cm Bb
Cm Bb Fm Cm
Cm Bb Ab Cm Bb
Cm Bb Fm Cm
Cm Fm Bb Cm
Ab Eb Bb Cm
[Interlude]
Fm Cm
I don’t have no gold, but I'm a hardworking man
Ab Bb Cm
I’d prefer to take your job as the ferryman
Ab Bb Cm
As the ferryman
Ab Bb
As the...
[Chorus]
Cm Ab Bb Cm
Ferryman, oh, ferryman, I cannot pay your price
Eb Bb Gm Bb Cm
Ferryman, oh, ferryman, give me more time, and I’ll pay you twice
Cm Ab Bb Cm
Ferryman, oh, ferryman, I cannot pay your price
Eb Bb Gm Bb Cm
Ferryman, oh, ferryman, I'm not ready for paradise
[Outro]
Cm Ab Bb Cm
Ferryman, oh, ferryman, I cannot pay your price
Eb Bb Gm Bb Cm
Ferryman, oh, ferryman, I'm not ready for paradise
How to play Ferryman
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.