Sail On Sailor
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Capo 3
Intro: G C/G (2x)
verse 1:
G C/G G C/G
I am a singer, a gospel singer
G C/G G C/G
I sing for people, I sing for pleasure
D#maj9 Am7/D D#maj9 Am7/D
Only a dreamer, who came from nowhere
D#maj7 F G
Sail on, wail on Sailor
verse 2:
G C/G G C/G
Over the cities, I see the rooftops
G C/G G C/G
Tears from my poor soul, I pop a cough drop
D#maj9 Am7/D D#maj9 Am7/D
Often frightened, Unenlightened
D#maj7 F G
Sail on, wail on Sailor
D#maj7 F G
Sail on, wail on Sailor
Bridge:
D D#dim Em
Just like my mamma said, Ray there's a way
D D#dim Em
but you gotta get yourself out of this ghetto today
Am Em Am Em
you might stumble, you could fumble
Am Em Am Em
when you're down low don't feel under
G Am7 G Am7
then the thunder and the lightening
G Am7 G C
aren't so frightening when you're coked out
Am7 Em Am7 Em
The big city aint so pretty
Am7 Em Am7 Em
when you're down and nitty gritty
D#maj7 F G
Sail on, wail on Sailor
D#maj7 F G
Sail on, wail on Sailor
D#maj7 F G
Sail on, wail on Sailor
Lead Break:
Am Em Am Em
Am Em Am Em
G Am7 G Am7
... the thunder and the lightening
G Am7 G C
aren't so frightening when you're coked out
Am7 Em Am7 Em
The big city aint so pretty
Am7 Em Am7 Em
when you're down and nitty gritty
Outro:
D#maj7 F G
Sail on, wail on Sailor
D#maj7 F G
Sail on, wail on Sailor
How to play Sail On Sailor
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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.