The Ticonderoga
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Am C G
Old ship, give me your hands.
Dm Cmaj7 F
Im the cape that came to crush and snag you on my sands.
Am C G
Below the ocean, and from my point of view,
Dm Cmaj7 F
You were always drinking, and drunk well before noon,
C G F
And dreaming on my pillow of high tide.
E F
But Id allow you.
Am C G
Old friend, give me back my hands.
Dm Cmaj7 F
Im the crutch thats missing, and you're the crippled little lamb.
Am C G
Those claws will get you; those teeth will take your life,
Dm
But you wont know whats missing.
Cmaj7 F
This gift aint giving.
C G F
This wolf aint worth the fight.
E F
If you get lost, If you get lost, you lose tonight.
Instrumental: Am C G
Dm Cmaj7 F
This gift aint giving.
C G F
This wolf aint worth the fight.
E F
If you get lost, If you get lost, you lose tonight.
How to play The Ticonderoga
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.