The Pirates Gospel
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: CmCapotraste:
3rd traste
THE PIRATE'S GOSPEL
As recorded by Alela Diane
(From the 2006 Album THE PIRATE'S GOSPEL)
Capo 3rd fret
[Intro]
Am
[Verse 1]
Am Em
While some folks row way up to heaven
Am Em
I'm gonna sing the pirate's gospel
Am Em
I'm gonna sow these feet for dancin'
Am Em Am
I'm gonna keep my eyes wide open
[Chorus]
Am
Yo ho, yo ho
Am
Yo ho ho
Am
Yo ho, yo ho
Am
Yo ho ho
Am
Yo ho, yo ho-ho
Am
Yo ho ho
Am
Sing the pirate's gospel
[Verse 2]
Am
Add another flame
Em
To our forest
Am
Where big-bellied whales
Em
Keep us chanting
Am
We're slapping fireflies
Em
For tiny dancers
Am
Where the children creep
Em
Until the morning
Am
When the sun does seep
Em
Into our fair flesh
Am
Until the fingernails
Em Am
Will take us home
[Chorus]
Am
Yo ho, yo ho
Am
Yo ho ho
Am
Yo ho, yo ho-ho
Am
Sing the pirate's gospel
[Verse 3]
Am
While some folks pray
Em
Their path to Jesus
Am
We're gonna sing
Em
The pirate's gospel
Am
We're gonna sow
Em
Our feet for dancing
Am
We're gonna keep
Em
Our eyes wide open
Am
We're gonna sing
Em
The pirate's gospel
Am
We're gonna chant
Em
The pirate's gospel
Am
You'll find us clap
Em Am
The pirate's gospel
[Out-Chorus]
Am
Yo ho, yo ho
Am
Yo ho ho
Am
Yo ho, yo ho-ho
Am
Yo ho ho
Am
Yo ho, yo ho
Am
Yo ho ho
Am
Sing the pirate's gospel
Am
Sing the pirate's gospel
How to play The Pirates Gospel
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.