Martha's Harbour
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Intro: Em C Em C D Bm Em C Em C D Bm
Em C Em C
I sit by the harbour
D Bm
the sea calls to me
Em C Em C
I hide in the water
D Bm
but l need to breathe
E B D
I am an ocean wave my love
A E
Crashing at the prow
B D
You are a galley slave my love
A C D Em
If only I could find out the way To sail you
C B
Maybe I'll just stow away
Em C Em C D Bm
Em C Em C
I've been run aground
D Bm
So sad for a sailor
Em C Em C
I felt safe and sound
D Bm
But needed the danger
E B D
I am an ocean wave my love
A E
Crashing at the prow
B D
You are a galley slave my love
A C D Em
If only I could find out the way To sail you
C B
Maybe I'll just stow away
E B D
I am an ocean wave my love
A E
Crashing at the prow
B D
You are a galley slave my love
A C D Em
If only I could find out the way To sail you
C B
Maybe I'll just stow away
Em C Em C
Stow away
Em C Em C
Stow away
Em
How to play Martha's Harbour
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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.