Mariner Boy
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: DbCapotraste:
6th traste
As recorded by Amble
(2023 release)
Capo 6th fret
[Verse 1]
G
Saving my flowers away for you
C
Though it's homeward
D
I know I should be
G
The Summer has gone
C G
And the birds they have flown
C D Em
On the winds of the migrating seas
C D G
On the winds of the migrating seas
[Verse 2]
G
The captain he asked me
C G
On a cold winter's eve
C G
Is it married you're intending to be
G
Is there love at the door
C G
A'waiting at the shore
C D Em
With a candle and babe on her sleeve
C D G
A candle and babe on her sleeve
[Interlude]
G C G
C G
G C G
C D Em
C D G
[Verse 3]
G
Yes and then no sir
C G
I did reply
C
There's no Bonny lass
G
Waiting for me
G
If I had but one
C G
I would lay down my folly
C D Em
And not be gone fishing with thee
C D G
And not be gone fishing with thee
[Verse 4]
G
Two year ago
C G
There came to the show
C G
A fair maiden courtin' for me
G
We had it won
C G
With the ring and the money
C D Em
But she wallowed in pity for me
C D G
She said a mariner boy's never free
[Interlude]
G C G
C G
G C G
C D Em
C D G
[Verse 5]
G
It's often the day
C G
Sitting up on the waves
C G
That I wish I could then see her face
G
The dark hair entwined
C G
Down her magical spine
C D Em
But I'll always remember her name
C D G
Yes, I'll always remember her name
How to play Mariner Boy
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.