Sloop John B
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THE SLOOP JOHN B
We came on the sloop John B,my grandfather and me
Round Nassau town we did roam
Drinkin' all night,got into a fight
Well I feel so broke I want to go home
Chorus
Hoist up the John B sails
See how the mainsail sets
Call for the Captain ashore,let me go home
Let me go home
I want to go home
Well I feel so broke I want to go home
Now the first mate he got drunk
Broke into somebodies trunk
Constable had to come and take him away
Sheriff John Slone
Why don't you leave me alone
Well I feel so broken up,I just want to go home
Repeat Chorus
How to play Sloop John B
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. 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.