The Fiddler On The Deck
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Em D Em
Now he's the one who sings while the lubbers scrub the floor
Am Em D
Oh my, Oh my, Oh my
Em D Em
And he's the one who laughs when the storm begins to roar
Am Em D
Oh my, Oh my, Oh my
Em Bm
When his fiddle starts to play better hide away
C D Em
If you don't wanna die
Em D Em
He is the one to blame when a mate goes overboard
Am Bm Em
Oh my, Oh my, Oh my
[Refrão] C G Am Em
He's the fiddler, he's the fiddler, he's the fiddler on the deck
C Em D Em
Better take care and be aware he's like a cutlass in your back
C G Am Em
He's the fiddler, he's the fiddler, he's the fiddler on the deck
C Em D Em
Better take care he's everywhere he's like a needle in yer neck
C D
He's the fiddler on his wreck
Em
I'm the fiddler on the deck
Em D Em
He's dancing in the tops, when the ship goes down the drain
Am Em D
Oh my, Oh my, Oh my
Em D Em
And he's the reason why, when me mateys go insane
Am Em D
Oh my, Oh my, Oh my
Em Bm
When he plays a fiddle tune, better catch him soon
C D Em
Or wave the world goodbye
Em D Em
He is the one to blame when the devil calls your name
Am Bm Em
Oh my, Oh my, Oh my
C G Am Em
He's the fiddler, he's the fiddler, he's the fiddler on the deck
C Em D Em
Better take care and be aware he's like a cutlass in your back
C G Am Em
He's the fiddler, he's the fiddler, he's the fiddler on the deck
C Em D Em
Better take care he's everywhere he's like a needle in yer neck
C D
He's the fiddler on his wreck
Em
I'm the fiddler on the deck
C G Am Em
He's the fiddler, he's the fiddler, he's the fiddler on the deck
C Em D Em
Better take care and be aware he's like a cutlass in your back
C G Am Em
He's the fiddler, he's the fiddler, he's the fiddler on the deck
C Em D Em
Better take care he's everywhere he's like a needle in yer neck
C D
He's the fiddler on his wreck
C G Am Em
He's the fiddler, he's the fiddler, he's the fiddler on the deck
C Em D Em
Better take care and be aware he's like a cutlass in your back
C G Am Em
He's the fiddler, he's the fiddler, he's the fiddler on the deck
C Em D Em
Better take care he's everywhere he's like a needle in yer neck
C D
He's the fiddler on his wreck
Em
I'm the fiddler on the deck
How to play The Fiddler On The Deck
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.