Sail Away
View chords used in this chart
G Bm Em C
[Verse 1]
G Bm
Sunset colors, all across the bay
Em C
Finds me here alone at the end of one more day
G Bm Em
Skipping stones across the water
C D G F
Wonder why I ever thought you'd stay, hey
[Verse 2]
G Bm
Palm trees sway in the evening breeze
Em C
Sing a lullabye of sweet love to me
G Bm Em
Sailboat, sail away into the amber sky
C D G
And I wonder why I ever thought you'd stay
[Chorus]
C G
Sail on, sail away
Bm Em C D
May all your dreams come true one day
C G Em
Sail on, sail away
C D G
I wonder why I ever thought you'd stay
[Instrumental]
G Bm Em C
G Bm Em C D Eb
[Chorus]
Db Ab
Sail on, sail away
Cm Fm Db Eb
May all your dreams come true one day
Db Ab Fm
Sail on, sail away
Db Eb Ab
I wonder why I ever thought you'd stay
Db Eb Ab
I wonder why I ever thought you'd stay
[Outro]
Db Ab
Sail on, sail away
Db Ab
Sail on, sail away
Db Ab
Sail on, sail away
Db Ab Db Ab Db Ab Db Ab Db Ab
Sail on, sail away
How to play Sail Away
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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.