Mutineer
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Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires released a cover of Warren Zevon's "Mutineer" on an EP called "Sea Song". After
watching a video of them play it, I figured out how Jason plays it on his acoustic guitar. It's different than
Warren's, but still great. Capo the 2nd fret!
verse 1:
C F
Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum
C Am
Hoist the main sails, here I come
F C
Ain't no room on board for the insincere
F G C
You're my witness, I'm your mutineer
verse 2:
C F
I was born to rock the boat
C Am
Some may sink but we will float
F C
Grab your coat, let's get out of here
F G C
You're my witness, I'm your mutineer
[Refrão]G Am
Long ago we laughed at shadows
F C
Lightning flash, thunder follows
F C
They could never find us here
F G C
You're my witness, I'm your mutineer
(Amanda Shines plays a violin solo here, Jason just plays the verse without singing)
verse 3:
C F
I was born to rock the boat
C Am
Some may sink but we will float
F C
Grab your coat, let's get out of here
F G C
You're my witness, I'm your mutineer
[Refrão]G Am
Long ago we laughed at shadows
F C
Lightning flash, thunder follows
F C
They could never find us here
F G C
You're my witness, I'm your mutineer
F G C
You're my witness, I'm your mutineer
End on C
How to play Mutineer
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. 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.