Red Sails In The Sunset
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: GCapotraste: Sem capotraste
As recorded by Van Morrison
(From the 2023 Album ACCENTUATE THE POSITIVE)
[Intro]
G C G C
G C G
[Chorus]
D G
C G C
Way out on the sea
G D
Carry my loved one
G C G
Home safely to me
[Verse 1]
G
She sailed with the dawning
C G
All day I've been blue
D
Red sails in the sunset
G C
I'm counting on you
[Bridge]
G C
Swift wings we must borrow
Bm
Head straight for the shore
A7
I'll meet you tomorrow
D
You'll go sailing no more
[Chorus]
G
Red sails in the sunset
C G
Way out on the sea
D
Carry my loved one
G C
Home safely to me
G
Alright
[Sax Solo]
G C G D G C G
C G D G C
[Bridge]
G C
Swift wings we must borrow
Bm
Head straight for the shore
A
I'll meet you tomorrow
D
Go sailing no more
[Out-Chorus]
G
Red sails in the sunset
C G
Way out on the sea
D
Carry my loved one
G C
Home safely to me
G
Red sails in the sunset
C G
Way out on the sea
D
Carry my loved one
G C G
Home safely to meeeeeee
How to play Red Sails In The Sunset
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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.