Leave Her Johnny
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D G D
Oh the times were hard and the wages low
A D
Leave her, Johnny, leave her
G D G D
And the grub was bad and the gales did blow
D A D
And it's time for us to leave her
[Refrão]A D
Leave her, Johnny, leave her
G D
Oh, leave her, Johnny, leave her
G D G Bm
For the voyage is done and the winds do blow
G A D
And it's time for us to leave her
D G D
I thought I heard the Old Man say
A D
Leave her, Johnny, leave her
G D G D
You can go ashore and take your pay
D A D
And it's time for us to leave her
[Refrão]A D
Leave her, Johnny, leave her
G D
Oh, leave her, Johnny, leave her
G D G Bm
For the voyage is done and the winds do blow
G A D
And it's time for us to leave her
D G D
Oh her stern was foul and the voyage was long
A D
Leave her, Johnny, leave her
G D G D
The winds was bad and the gales was strong
D A D
And it's time for us to leave her
[Refrão]A D
Leave her, Johnny, leave her
G D
Oh, leave her, Johnny, leave her
G D G Bm
For the voyage is done and the winds do blow
G A D
And it's time for us to leave her
D G D
And we'll leave her tight and we'll leave her trim
A D
Leave her, Johnny, leave her
G D G D
And heave the hungry packet in
D A D
And it's time for us to leave her
[Refrão]A D
Leave her, Johnny, leave her
G D
Oh, leave her, Johnny, leave her
G D G Bm
For the voyage is done and the winds do blow
G A D
And it's time for us to leave her
D G D
Oh, leave her, Johnny, leave her with a grin
A D
Leave her, Johnny, leave her
G D G D
For there's many a worser we've sailed in
D A D
And it's time for us to leave her
[Refrão]A D
Leave her, Johnny, leave her
G D
Oh, leave her, Johnny, leave her
G D G Bm
For the voyage is done and the winds do blow
G A D
And it's time for us to leave her
D G D
And now it's time to say goodbye
A D
Leave her, Johnny, leave her
G D G D
For the old pier-head's a-drawing nigh
D A D
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 D. 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.