Pirates
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Intro:
E F#m A A
E F#m A A
E F#m A A
E F#m A A
[Verso 1]
E F#m A A
Call me tell me how was your day?
E F#m A A
Vauxhall bridge to Coldharbour lane
E F#m A A
We're pirates sailing
E F#m A A
Graveyard shifts boats and trains
[Verso 2]
E F#m A A
Lift me up til I levitate
E F#m A A
Hold me down like a paperweight
E F#m A A
We're timeless maybe
E F#m A A
Time will stop running away
[Pré-Refrão]
A
Coz I've tried and tried
A
To tell you what's on my mind
[Refrão]
F#m A
But I'm not sure if I've got all the words today
F#m A
Gave up searching but you found them anyway
F#m A
Always in my corner
F#m A
Keep my head above the water
Instrumental:
E F#m A A
E F#m A A
E F#m A A
E F#m A A
[Refrão]
F#m A
But I'm not sure if I've got all the words today
F#m A
Gave up searching but you found them anyway
F#m A
Always in my corner
F#m A
Bittersweetest form of torture
F#m A
Yeah I'll always be that for you
F#m A
Keep my head above the water
How to play Pirates
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 E. 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.