Haul Away
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Capo 5
Intro
C D Em D C/G
G C/G G
C/G G
It was a windless night when you left the ship
D/F# G G/B C
You never were a steady bold one
D/F# Em
I gave my hand, ah, but you did slip
Cmaj7 D/F# Em C/G
I?m a living man and you?re a cold one
G C/G G
Haul away, haul away for home
C/G G
My love?s as fair as a girl can be
D/F# G G/B C/G
My wedding ring is a heavy gold one
D/F# Em
Now you lie alone in the deep dark sea
Cmaj7 D/F# Em C/G
I?m a living man and you?re a cold one
G C/G G
Haul away, haul away for home
C/G G D/F# G G/B C
C D/F# Em Cmaj7 D/F# Em C
G C/G G
C/G G
The morning brings, Lord, a fresh young breeze
D/F# G G/B C/G
To fill our sails and end the doldrums
D/F# Em
Our lucky ship speeds across the sea
Cmaj7 D/F# Em C/G
I?m a living man and you?re a cold one
G C/G G
Haul away, haul away for home
C G D/F# G G/B C
C D/F# Em Cmaj7 D/F# Em C
G C/G G repeat
G
How to play Haul Away
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.