The Ship Song
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D A G D A
1. Come sail your ships around me and burn your bridges down.
D A G D A
We make a little history, darling, every time you come around.
2. Come loose your dogs upon me and let your hair hang down.
You are a little mystery to me every time you come around.
G D A G D A
R. We talk about it all night long and we define our moral ground.
Bm D G D A
But when I crawl into your arms everything comes tumbling down.
3. Solo (for Cello)
R. Your face has fallen sad now, for you know the time is nigh
when I must remove your wings and you, you must try to fly.
4. Come sail your ships around me and burn your bridges down.
We make a little history, darling, every time you come around.
5. Come loose your dogs upon me and let your hair hang down.
You are a little mystery to me every time you come around.
How to play The Ship Song
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 D. 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.