Sloop John B (ver. 2)
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A
We come on the Sloop John B
My grandfather and me
E
Around Nassau town we did roam
A
Drinking all night
D Bm
Got into a fight
A Bm
Well, I feel so broke up
E A
I want to go home
A
So, hoist up the John B’s sail
See how the mainsail sets
Call for the captain ashore
E
Let me go home
A
Let me go home
D Bm
I want to go home, yeah
A Bm
Well, I feel so broke up
E A
I want to go home
A
The first mate he got drunk
And broke in the Captain’s trunk
E
The constable had to come and take him away
A
Sheriff John Stone
D Bm
Why don't you leave me alone, yeah
A Bm
Well, I feel so broke up
E A
I want to go home
A
So, hoist up the John B’s sail
See how the mainsail sets
Call for the captain ashore
E
Let me go home
A
Let me go home
D Bm
I want to go home, yeah
A Bm
Well, I feel so broke up
E A
I want to go home
A
The poor cook, he caught the fits
And threw away all my grits
E
And then he took and he ate up all of my corn
A
Let me go home
D
Why don't they let me go home
A Bm
This is the worst trip
E A
I’ve ever been on
A
So, hoist up the John B’s sail
See how the mainsail sets
Call for the captain ashore
E
Let me go home
A
Let me go home
D Bm
I want to go home, yeah
A Bm
Well, I feel so broke up
E A
I want to go home
How to play Sloop John B (ver. 2)
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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.