Shores
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The Willows - Shores
Intro: G C
G
There was a young man from Ireland
C
Who sailed across the sea
G
He left his family in Dublin
C
Could not afford to set them free
G
He crossed the great ocean
C
To America
G
He hoped his fortunes would change
C
One day he would return
[Refrão]Em C G
Landing on the shores of America
Em C G
He was bound to make some money, somehow
Picked up a job for the railways
C
Laying track as far as you can see
G
The pay was small, but he saved it all
C
To stay in this great country
[Refrão]Em C G
Landing on the shores of America
Em C G
He was bound to make some money, somehow
Em C G
Landing on the shores of America
Em C G
Well, he sure as hell made money, somehow
Instrumental: Em C G Em C G
He has a wife and three children
C
They are scared to death
G
No idea if he'll return
C
Pray for him every day
G
He sent home four tickets
C
For his wife and his three young kids
G
He wrote in a note, to get on a boat
C
And join in a land of the free
[Refrão]Em C G
Landing on the shores of America
Em C G
He was bound to make some money, somehow
Em C G
Landing on the shores of America
Em C G
Well, he sure as hell made money, somehow
[Refrão]Em C G
Landing on the shores of America
Em C G
He was bound to make some money, somehow
Em C G
Landing on the shores of America
Em C G
Well, he sure as hell made money, somehow
How to play Shores
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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.