My Ship Is A Lass
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[Verso 1]
G D C G
My ship is a lass and she's keen to surprise
G D C G
For how pretty her sheets and how dainty her lines
G D C G
Her legs beg to dance as she breaks through the tide
G C D G
She raises her skirt as she steadily climbs
And it's
[Refrão]
G D C D
Roll, Roll, Roll, Darling
G D B7 D
Roll, Roll, Roll, Darling
G D B7 D
Roll, Roll, Roll, Darling
C D G
Ten weeks at sea is relief for the soul
C G D G
I'll need not want more for how steady she rolls
Instrumental
G D C G
G D C D
G D C G
G C D G
[Verso 2]
G D C G
Some ships are for sportsmen, some ships are to cruise
G D C G
I'm pleased to say mine has a hell of a view
G D C G
There's plenty of vessels, in need to be crewed
G C D G
But some men don't like ships, and yet still some girls do
And it's
[Refrão]
G D C D
Roll, Roll, Roll, Darling
G D B7 D
Roll, Roll, Roll, Darling
G D B7 D
Roll, Roll, Roll, Darling
C D G
Ten weeks at sea is relief for the soul
C G D G
I'll need not want more for how steady she rolls
Instrumental
G D C G
G D C D
G D C G
G C D G
[Verso 3]
G D C G
Ted Top likes a tall ship, Drunk Joe likes them small
G D C G
Blind Lee likes his bulky with cannons and all
G D C G
Young Jim likes his thin, as they rip 'cross the shoals
G C D
Old Ben likes his round for how steady they
[Refrão]
G D C D
Roll, Roll, Roll, Darling
G D B7 D
Roll, Roll, Roll, Darling
G D B7 D
Roll, Roll, Roll, Darling
C D G
Ten weeks at sea is relief for the soul
C G D G
I'll need not want more for how steady she rolls
Instrumental
G D C G
G D C D
G D C G
G C D G
[Verso 4]
G D C G
So come all ye bachelors who ponder my song
G D C G
A few weeks at sea, boys, might not do ye wrong
G D B7 {Em}
For it could be that hole in your heart for so long
{C} {G} {D} {G}
Might be filled by a clipper, just rolling along
And it's
[Refrão]
G D C D
Roll, Roll, Roll, Darling
G D B7 D
Roll, Roll, Roll, Darling
G D B7 D
Roll, Roll, Roll, Darling
C D G
Ten weeks at sea is relief for the soul
C G D
I'll need not want more for how steady she
G D C D
Roll, Roll, Roll, Darling
G D B7 D
Roll, Roll, Roll, Darling
G D B7 D
Roll, Roll, Roll, Darling
C D G
Ten weeks at sea is relief for the soul
C G D G
I'll need not want more for how steady she rolls
How to play My Ship Is A Lass
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 G. 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.