Sailor Song
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D G
With the first light and the little
A D
Fragile moon
D G
I was out on the porch now
A D
I'm ready for doom
G A D
And it's funny how it all came to be
G A D
The way you so plainly chose to stare at me
D G
And the afternoon embraces you
A D
Like a million worried hands
D G
And I want to look forward
A D
Go discover foreign land
G A
In the mirror I was balancing
D
On tiny strings
G A
It looks silly but oh really it's just
D
A physical thing
D G
So tell me why you ask me
A D
To do as I please
D G
I would rather fall backwards
A D
And forget everything
G A
And I've tried to call on you when
D
I know you're not home
G A
I'm not ready for this but it's
D
The way it goes
G A D (2x)
D G
It was easier when I knew
A D
Nnothing of what I'd missed
D G
You're so happy I can see it and that's
A D
The worst part of it
G A
So let her take you out
D
On sea
G A
I will wave to you from the harbor
D
Oh little silly me
Em A
The sailors leave in the morning
Dm A
I'll be waiting for you all night
Em A
The ship sets off in the morning
Em A
I'll be waiting for you all right
A Em
Oh night
A Em
Oh night
A Em
Oh night
A
Oh night
How to play Sailor Song
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 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.