Leave Her Johnny
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[Verso 1]
C
I thought I heard the Old Man say
G C
"Leave her, Johnny, leave her"
F C G Am
Tomorrow ye will get your pay
G C
And it's time for us to leave her
[Refrão]
G C
Leave her, Johnny, leave her
F C
Oh, leave her, Johnny, leave her
F C G Am
For the voyage is long and the winds don't blow
G C
And it's time for us to leave her
[Verso 2]
C
Oh, the wind was foul and the sea ran high
G C
Leave her, Johnny, leave her
F C G Am
She shipped it green and none went by
G C
And it's time for us to leave her
[Refrão]
G C
Leave her, Johnny, leave her
F C
Oh, leave her, Johnny, leave her
F C G Am
For the voyage is long and the winds don't blow
G C
And it's time for us to leave her
[Verso 3]
C
I hate to sail on this rotten tub
G C
Leave her, Johnny, leave her
F C G Am
No grog allowed and rotten grub
G C
And it's time for us to leave her
[Refrão]
G C
Leave her, Johnny, leave her
F C
Oh, leave her, Johnny, leave her
F C G Am
For the voyage is long and the winds don't blow
G C
And it's time for us to leave her
[Verso 4]
C
We swear by rote for want of more
G C
Leave her, Johnny, leave her
F C G Am
But now we're through so we'll go on shore
G C
And it's time for us to leave her
[Refrão]
G C
Leave her, Johnny, leave her
F C
Oh, leave her, Johnny, leave her
F C G Am
For the voyage is long and the winds don't blow
G C
And it's time for us to leave her
{Instrumental}
G C
F C
F C G Am
G C
[Verso 5]
C
Now the harbour lights are drawing near
G C
Leave her, Johnny, leave her
F C G Am
So we'll drink ashore till the skies are clear
G C
And it's time for us to leave her
[Refrão]
G C
Leave her, Johnny, leave her
F C
Oh, leave her, Johnny, leave her
F C G Am
For the voyage is long and the winds don't blow
G C
And it's time for us to leave her
How to play Leave Her Johnny
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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.