Sail On
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Intro: D Em D
D
Sail on down the line 'bout a
Em
Half a mile or so and ah
Em D
Don't really wanna know where you're going
D
Maybe once or twice you see
Em
Time after time I tried not to
Em
To hold on to what we got but uh
D
Now you're going
D Bm A G
G A D Bm
And I don't mind about the things you're gonna sail on
G A D Bm
I give all my money and my time
G A
I know it's a shame
D A Bm A G
But I'm giving you back your name yeh yeh
G G/F# Em
Yes, I'll be on my way
G G/F# Em
I won't be back to stay
G G/F# Em
I guess I'll move along
D A
I'm looking for a good time
D Em D
D
Sail on down the line ain't it
Em
Funny how the time can go when a
Em
Friends says they told me so but it
D
Doesn't matter
D
It was plain to see that a
Em
Small town boy like me just a
Em
Wasn't your cup of tea i was
D
Wishful thinking
D Bm A G
G A D Bm
I gave you my heart and I tried to make you happy
G A D Bm
And you gave me nothing in return
Bm A G A
You know it ain't so hard to say
D A Bm A G
Would you please just go away yeah yeah
G G/F# Em
I've thrown away the blues
G G/F# Em
I'm tired of being used
G G/F# Em
I want everyone to know
D A
I'm looking for a good time
C G A
Good time....
G F#
Sail on honey
G F# Em7
Good times never felt so good
G F#
Sail on honey
G F# Em7
Good times never felt so good
G F#
Sail on Sugar Ha HA!
G F# Em7
Good times never felt so good
G F#
Sugar...come on
G F#
Whoa oh oh
G F#
Sail on honey
G F#
Sail on honey
G F#
Sail on honey
G F#
Sail on honey
G F#
Sail on honey
How to play Sail On
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.