Red Sails In The Sunset
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D D7M D7 G Gm7 D Cdim A
Red sails in the sunset, way out on the sea
Bm5-/7 A Em7 A Em7 D E5-/7 A7
Oh, carry my loved one home safely to me
D D7M D7 G Gm7 D Cdim A
She sailed at the dawning, all day I've been blue
Bm5-/7 A Em7 A7 Em7 D Gdim D
Red sails in the sunset, I'm trusting in you
Bridge
G G/F# D
Swift wings you must borrow
A7 A4/7 A7 D D7M G
Make straight for the shore
G/F# D Bm7
We marry tomorrow
Em7 E7 A7 A7/13-
And she goes sailing no more
D D7M D7 G Gm7 D Cdim A
Red sails in the sunset, way out on the sea
Bm5-/7 A7 Em7 A7 Em7 D
Oh carry my loved one home safely to me
How to play Red Sails In The Sunset
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.