Sail On
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Intro:
E E E B
Verse:
C#m E A B
I took your hand and held it in my clutch
C#m E A B
But it was never mine to hold
C#m E A B
Your love is something of a Midas touch
C#m E A B
The ones you need you turn to stone
[Refrão] A
Well sail on
B
Sail on, till you're gone
C#m
And then some
B A F#m C#m E
With all your broken pieces, pieces
Verse:
C#m E A B
And now you're spewing out those lonely lies
C#m E A B
You say you've changed it all around
C#m E A B
But you'll be gone again when the winds blow, oh sailor
C#m E A B
Another state to claim with your flag upon the ground
Chorus x2
Bridge:
A B
Shatter the light to let it go
C#m B
Whatever time it'll take to break you
A F#m
Burden out lives
C#m E
And sound of sirens
A B C#m B A F#m C#m E repeat 3x
Sail on... sail on... sail on... etc
end on
C#m
How to play Sail On
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.