Mariners Grave
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Verse
Em D
Once upon a time my existence
Am B7 Em
Was defined by ambition and trade
G
Now it’s gone just like this
Bm D
The remnants of the exodus
C Am Em
At a loss, all alone and afraid
[Refrão] Asus2 Em
The fire has left me long ago
C G D
Once I was bristlin and brave
C
Now I’m destined to wither
G Em
On an errand of fools
Am B7 G D
And to lie in a mariners grave, yeah
Interlude
Em Em D D
Am B7 B7
Verse
Em
I was worn with the stress
D
And the weight of progress
Am B7 Em
In the foremost uncertain of days
G
Comatose, dark & still
Bm D
Bave the means but lost the will
C Am Em
To take the fight to imposing ways
Chorus
Asus2 Em
The fire has left me long ago
C G D
Once I was bristlin and brave
C
Now I’m destined to wither
G Em
On an errand of fools
Am B7 G D
And to lie in a mariners grave, Bey-ey
Interlude
Em Em D D
Am B7 B7
3/4 Em G 1/4 D x4 Signature pattern for the rest of the interlude:
3/4 G G 1/4 C x2 3/4 x2
3/4 C C 1/4 Cadd5 1/4 x1
3/4 G G 1/4 C x2
3/4 Em G 1/4 D
Verse
C G
Once I was branded in gold
Em G C
Now I’m abandoned and sold
G
Servant, sentinel and slave
Am B G
Doomed to lie in a mariners grave
C G
Once I was a summer domain
Em G C
Now only winter remains
G
Drawn, quartered and flayed
Am B G
Doomed to lie in a mariners grave
How to play Mariners Grave
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.