Sail Away
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***INTRO***---> Am Em Am Em
Am
Once upon a time we had a lot to fight for
Em
We had a dream, we had a plan
Am
Sparks in the air we spread a lot of envy
Em
Didn't have to care once upon a time
Am
Remember when I swore
Em
my love is never ending
and you and I will never die
Am
Remember when I swore
Em
We had it all
D
We had it all
Em D C G
I'll sail away it's time to leave
C G C D
Rainy days are yours to keep
Em D C G
I'll fade away the night is calling my name
C G C D
You will stay I'll sail away
Am
Once upon a time we used to burn candles
Em
We had a place to call a home
Am
The dream that we lived
Em
Was better than devine
Am
Every day was like a gift
Em
Once upon a time
Am
Remember when you swore
Em
Your love is never ending
Em
And you and I will never die
Am
Remember when you swore
Em
We had it all
D
We'd never fall...
Em D C G
I'll sail away it's time to leave
C G Am D
Rainy days are yours to keep
Em D C G C
I'll fade away the twilight is calling my name
G Am D
You will stay I'll sail away
Em Am F#
No reason to lie, no need to pretend
B C
I'm grateful to die, to live once again
Am
I'm fearless to fly
F# B7
And reach for the end, and reach for the end, oohhh.....
Solo : Em D C G C G Am D (2X)
F#m E D A
I'll sail away, it's time to leave
D A Bm E
Rainy days are yours to keep
F#m E D A D
I'll fade away, the night is calling my name
A D E
You will stay, I'll sail away
F#m E D A
Sail away ......
D A Bm E
The night is calling my name
F#m E D A D A Bm E F#m...
Sail away .......
How to play Sail Away
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.