Sail Away
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Intro: F# B C# Ebm C# B
F# B
When it all comes down,
C#
To the fact of the matter,
Ebm C#
Happily ever after, with you.
F# B
I just wanna make it count,
C#
Every day, every minute,
Ebm C#
Every word, every sentence, with you.
F# B C#
Before our hair turns gray,
F# B C#
Why don't we sail away?
F# B
'Cause we've been stuck here, stuck here for too long.
C# Ebm C#
I could find you a home, we could make it our own.
F# C# B
'Cause it all falls into place,
F# C# B
Every time I see your face.
C# Ebm
Ohhh
F# B
I see the fire in your eyes,
C#
Like the sun as it's setting,
Ebm C#
And I'm set on forgetting, the cold.
F# B
There's better weather where we're heading,
C#
Shedding light on the dark days,
Ebm C#
And the roads they're all paved, with gold.
F# B C#
Before our hair turns gray,
F# B C#
Why don't we sail away?
F# B
'Cause we've been stuck here, stuck here for too long.
C# Ebm C#
I could find you a home, we could make it our own.
F# C# B
'Cause it all falls into place,
F# C# B
Every time I see your face.
F# C# B
'Cause it all falls into place,
F# C# B
Every time I see your face.
C# Ebm
And I dream of the day,
B C# Ebm
That you come into my life and make everything,
C#
Okay.
B
Okay.
C#
'Cause it all falls into place,
F#
Yeah it all falls!
F# C# B
'Cause it all falls into place,
F# C# B
Every time I see your face.
F# C# B
'Cause it all falls into place,
F# C# B
Every time I see your face.
Outro: F# B C# Ebm C# B F#
How to play Sail Away
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#. 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.