The Sailor
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Intro
F#m E A F#m
[Verso 1]
A F#m A
Our love's postponed
D F#m
Like I'm a soldier posted out in Rome
D A F#m A
But like a sailor, I'll be comin' home
A D F#m
After leaving you for months alone
[Pré-Refrão]
C# F#m
Oh, in my dreams
You're waiting for me
E
Sitting at the docks
D E
Or darling, maybe you forgot?
[Refrão]
A F#m Bm E A
I don't think I will ever understand
F#m Bm E A
Why you don't want me to take you by the hand
F#m7 Bm E A F#m
Oh, I'll be standing here waiting for a sign
Bm E A F#m Bm E
Hoping one day you'll be mine
Instrumental Break
A F#m Bm E A F#m Bm E A F#m Bm E A
[Verso 2]
A F#m A
I long for you
D F#m
Every time I smell a marigold
D A F#m A
You always told me we'd be growing old
A D F#m
But you left me with a burnin' soul
[Pré-Refrão]
C# F#m
Oh, in my dreams
You're waiting for me
E
Sitting at the docks
D E
But when I woke up, you forgot
[Refrão]
A F#m Bm7 E A
I don't think I will ever understand
F#m Bm E A
Why you don't want me to take you by the hand
F#m Bm E A F#m
Still, I'll be standing waiting till the day I die
Bm E A F#m7 Bm E
Hoping one day you'll be mine
Outro
A F#m7 Bm E
A F#m Bm E
A F#m Bm E A
How to play The Sailor
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#m. 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.