Long John Silver
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e-----8 8 5 5----------------------|
B-----------------8—8 7 - 8-7------|
G-------------------------------6--|
D----------------------------------|
A----------------------------------|
E----------------------------------|
D
Long John Silver, he was on me like a rash
C/D
Gave him my trust, gave him my cash
D
Should have seen through him, should have seen from the start
C/D
There's nothing but black in pirate's heart
G
Should have seen through him, should have seen from the start
C/G C
There's nothing but black in pirate's heart
D Am
Long John Silver, Long John Silver
G F
Don't bet your shirt on Long John Silver
D Am
Long John Silver, Long John Silver
G F
Don't bet your shirt on Long John Silver
D
Long John Silver, he's good with numbers
C/D
He makes hay while other folks slumber
D
Gives me the brass, and he keeps all the best
C/D
The better to feather his pretty little nest
G
Gives me the brass, and he keeps all the best
C/G
The better to feather his pretty little nest
D Am
Long John Silver, Long John Silver
G F
Don't bet your shirt on Long John Silver
D Am
Long John Silver, Long John Silver
G F
Don't bet your shirt on Long John Silver
D
Took all my money, my watch and chain
C/D
Crack his head if I see him again
D
Kind friends, warning take by me
C/D
Not every pirate's sailing the sea
G
Kind friends, warning take by me
G/C
Not every pirate's sailing the sea
D Am
Long John Silver, Long John Silver
G F
Don't bet your shirt on Long John Silver
D Am
Long John Silver, Long John Silver
G F
Don't bet your shirt on Long John Silver
How to play Long John Silver
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. 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.