Ships Of Cortez
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Intro
G Cadd9 G Cadd9
verse 1
G Cadd9 G Cadd9
Sand on his shoes, finally reached the shore.
G Cadd9 G Cadd9
After miles of blue, he’s standing at the door.
Em7 D
We were fearless in dreams. Now we're here,
C
now we see the fight before us.
Cadd9 D P.M.
And you say that this is hopeless. But I say,
[Refrão]Cadd9 G D Em7
come on get livin’. The past is the past. There's no going back now.
C G D
Don't want to miss this. It's time to let go of that
Em7 D G Cadd9
moment you're chasing. We're here now, we've made it.
C G D P.M.
Come on just light the match and turn and watch the ships burn.
Cadd9 G D Cadd9 G D G
Wooh ohh oh wooh ohh
verse 2
G Cadd9 G Cadd9
I'm tired of talking; I'm ready to begin.
G Cadd9 G Cadd9
I might be crazy for leaving, but brother I'm all in.
Em7 D
Open doors, pounding chests, the choice is yours,
C
all that's left is walking through it.
Cadd9 D P.M.
And you say that you can't do it. But I say,
[Refrão]Cadd9 G D Em7
come on get livin’. The past is the past. There's no going back now.
C G D
Don't want to miss this. It's time to let go of that
Em7 D G Cadd9
moment you're chasing. We're here now, we've made it.
C G D P.M.
Come on just light the match and turn and watch the ships burn.
Cadd9 G D Cadd9 G D
Wooh ohh oh wooh ohh
Bridge
Am Em
Open doors, pounding chests, the choice is yours,
C
all that's left is walking through it.
Cadd9 D
And you say that you can't do it. But I say,
Am Em
we were fearless in dreams. Now we're here,
C
now we see the fight before us.
Cadd9 D
And I know that it's not hopeless.
[Refrão]Cadd9 G D Em7
Come on get livin’. The past is the past. There's no going back now.
C G D
Don't want to miss this. It's time to let go of that
Em7 D G Cadd9
moment you're chasing. We're here now, we've made it.
C G D P.M.
Come on just light the match and turn and watch the ships burn.
Cadd9 G D Cadd9 G D
Wooh ohh oh wooh ohh
Cadd9 G D Cadd9 G D
Oh, Watch the ships burn.
Cadd9 G D Cadd9 G D G
Oh, Watch the ships burn.
How to play Ships Of Cortez
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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.