He's A Pirate
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Tuning: 1 step down
Dm
Arrrr!
Dm Bb
He escaped from the island
Am Dm
Our strong captain Jack
Bb F
He bound turtles together
C Dm
With hair from his back
Dm Bb
Left alone with a gun
Gm Dm
To look death in the eye
Bb Dm
But Red Bull gave him wings
A7
And he learned how to fly
So he traveled with the guy
From Lord of the Rings
To the island of Tortuga
Where he had a few flings
He drafted a crew
To find the Isla de Muerta
And with blood from a bootstrap
A7
He got rid of the curse
Dm A7 Gm
A7
Dm Bb
Oh Yeah
F C
He is a Pirate
Gm Dm
Yo Ho
A7 Dm A7 Dm
King of the sea
Dm C
And the pearl with its crew
F C
Sails the ocean tonight
F Am
And the darkness reveals
Dm Am Dm
Every wound can be healed
Dm C
And the moonlight displays
F Bb
What may hide from your sight
Dm Gm
When your eyes are blinded
A7 Dm
By daylight
How to play He's A Pirate
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.