Rod Stewart
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Capo on 7
Intro: G Gsus2
G G/C C
If I had been born 200 years ago
G A D
I would have been a sailor, a-Sailing I would go
G G/F# G G/F# C
I'd sail around the capes across the seven seas and then back home
G D G
If I had been born 200 years ago
G G/C C
and I would know the waters and the waters would know me
G A D
I would cut across the waves and be as happy as can be
G G/F# G G/F# C
Id be landless Id be loveless Id be flight and fancy free
G D G
and would know the waters and the waters would know me
G G/C C
And when I think about the place and time were I was born
G A D
well I wonder if the hands of fate have slipped and placed me wrong
G G/F# G G/F# C
cos there are ships I could have sailed and sailors boots I could've worn
G D G
when I think about the place and time were I was born
G G/C C
But the ocean is still out there magnificent and wide
G A D
With open arms to hold me, and endless space to hide,
G G/F# G G/F# C
And the only things that hold me back are things I hold inside
G D G
The ocean is still out there magnificent and wide
C C/G D
Oh, oh, oh
G G/C C
Oh, oh, oh
C C/G D
Oh, oh, oh
D G
A-Sailing I should go
C C D G
How to play Rod Stewart
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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.