Mary Celeste
View chords used in this chart
C#m G#m A C#m A C#m
All full of alcohol
C#m G#m A C#m A C#m
Vapours of ethanol
C#m G#m A C#m A C#m
Me and my family
C#m G#m A C#m A C#m
Hopelessly lost at sea
C#m G#m A A#7M
I leave my house like the Mary Celeste
C#m G#m A E
And I jump to my death, and I jump to my death
C#m G#m A A#7M
I leave my house like the Mary Celeste
C#m G#m A E
And I jump to my death, and I jump to my death
C#m G#m A C#m A C#m
If I'm to die at sea
C#m G#m A C#m A C#m
Find whiskey and pickle me
C#m G#m A C#m A C#m
Write a song with no lyrics
C#m G#m A C#m A C#m
Welcome home in good spirits
C#m G#m A C#m A C#m
If I'm to live until
C#m G#m A C#m A C#m
I'm hopelessly tired and ill
C#m G#m A C#m A C#m
Visit me every day
C#m G#m A C#m A C#m
Please do not walk away
C#m G#m A A#7M
I leave my house like the Mary Celeste
C#m G#m A E
And I jump to my death, and I jump to my death
C#m G#m A A#7M
I leave my house like the Mary Celeste
C#m G#m A E
And I jump to my death, and I jump to my death
How to play Mary Celeste
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 C#m. 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.