The Shanty
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G
gonna sit down in the kitchen and fix me something good to eat
C C7
and make my head a little high and make the whole day complete
G E7 A D G
cuz we gonna lay around the shanty mama and put a good buzz on
G
well pass it to me baby, well pass it to me slow
C C7
we'll take time out to smile a little before we let it go
G E7 A7 D G
cuz we gonna lay around the shanty mama and put a good buzz on
(piano solo)
G
there ain't nothin' to do and there's always room for more
C C7
fill it, light it, shut up and close the door
G E7 A7 D G
cuz we gonna lay around the shanty mama and put a good buzz on
(harmonica solo)
G
we gonna sit around the kitchen fix us somethin' good to eat
C C7
and make ourselves a little high and make the whole day complete
G E7 A7 D G
cuz we gonna lay around the shanty mama and put a good buzz on
E7
Every night and day if I can help it,
A7 D G
we?re gonna lay around the shanty mama and put a good buzz on
How to play The Shanty
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 G. 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.