Heave Away
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G C
There´s some is bound for New York town
Am G
and others that´s bound for France
G C G
Heave away me Johnnies heave away
C G Am G
And some is bound for the Bengal Bay ? ?
C Am G
And away me Johnnies boys we´re all bound to go
G C
Our pilot is awaitin´
Am G
for the turning of the tide
G C G
Heave away me Johnnies heave away
C G Am G
And one mor pull and we´re bound away with a good westerly wind
C Am G
And away me Johnnies boys we´re all bound to go
Farewell to you dear Kingston gals
Farewell to St.Andrews dock
Heave away me Johnnies heave away
If ever we should come back again
we´ll make your cradles rock
And away me Johnnies boys we´re all bound to go
by: José Duarte
jtduarte1@netcabo.pt
How to play Heave Away
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.