Rum Is The Reason
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CAPO 2
A D E A
I heard Davey Crockett had a pint in his pocket, Good whiskey at the Alamo
D E A
Now that Pancho Villia had a jug of Tequila when he walked the streets of old Mexico
F#m A D E
While Blackbeard was fleecing around the hurricane season, he didn’t quit because of a girl
D E A
Yeah, rum is the reason pirates never ruled the world
A D E A
While Russia was brawling, I bet that Old Stalin was calling for a vodka martini
A D E A
While the world waited in fear, Old Hitler drank beer from a stein, eating sauerkraut and weenies
F#m A D E
Yeah, down through the ages as they turned through the pages, they couldn’t drink their diamonds and pearls
D E A
No, rum is the reason pirates never ruled the world
D E
I ain’t getting much done but I’m having fun sailing on the deep blue sea
D E
My whole body goes numb from a bottle of dark rum and the sun sinking down on me
F#m A D E
My catch of the day is a tall Cuba libra chased down with a 12 oz curl
D E A
Yeah, rum is the reason pirates never ruled the world
D E
I ain’t getting much done but I’m having fun sailing on the deep blue sea
D E
My whole body goes numb from a bottle of dark rum and the sun sinking down on me
F#m A D E
My catch of the day is a tall Cuba libra chased down with a 12 oz curl
D E
Yeah, rum is the reason I guess..
D E A
Hey, rum is the reason pirates never ruled the world
How to play Rum Is The Reason
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The first identified chord is A. 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.