Southampton Dock
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C F
There were to many spaces in the line
Gathered at the cenotaph
Bb
All agreed with the hand on heart,
C F
To sheath the sacrificial knives
F
But now she stands upon Southampton dock
Bb
With her handkerchief
C
And her summer frock clings
F
To her wet body in the rain
In quiet desperation knuckles
Bb
White upon the slippery reins
C F
She bravely waves the boys goodbye again
Bb Bbm F
Mm______.
Bb
And still the dark stain spreads between
F
His shoulder blades
Bb F F7 Gm7
A mute reminder of the poppy fields and graves
F7 Bb C Dm7 C7/E
And when the fight was over
F Am7 Dm
We spent what they had made
Gm7
But in the bottom of our hearts
F
We felt the final cut
----------------- Acordes -----------------
Am7 = X 0 2 0 1 0
Bb = X 1 3 3 3 1
Bbm = X 1 3 3 2 1
C = X 3 2 0 1 0
C7/E = 0 3 2 3 1 0
Dm = X X 0 2 3 1
Dm7 = X 5 7 5 6 5
F = 1 3 3 2 1 1
F7 = 1 3 1 2 1 1
Gm7 = 3 X 3 3 3 X
How to play Southampton Dock
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.