The Trip To Pirates Cove
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Intro: Em C
Em C
I took my few belongings,
Em C Em C Em C
We headed out to Pirate's Cove...
Em C
In my buddy's old Defender,
Em C Em C Em C
We ran until the gas got low...
C G D Em C Em C
We were flying close to heaven, Everything was starting to glow...
Em C Em C Em C Em C
Drivin' into sunset, Rollin' cause we had to roll...
Em C
I think he was a preacher,
Em C Em C Em C
But lord I can't recall his name...
Em C
He was running out of wind,
Em C Em C Em C
But talking to me just the same.
C G D Em C Em C
He said five 'll get you ten, But boy you've got to stay in the game.
Em C Em C Em C Em C
Yeah you got to let it ride, Or you've only got yourself to blame...
Em C
We lost a wheel in Santa Cruz,
Em C Em C Em C
So we partied with some motel maids...
Em C Em
My friend said I don't like mine...
C Em C Em C
So what do you say we trade?
C G D Em C Em C
She was a part of my heart, Now she's just a line in my face...
Em C
They let us go with a warning;
Em C C C Em C
Said "We'd book you, but we don't have a case..."
Em C
My friend said take her with you,
Em C Em C Em C
To leave her here would be a crime...
Em C
But let's get outta Santa Cruz,
Em C Em C Em C
All I got is a Canadian dime.
C G
I got a friend in Mendocino,
D Em C Em C
And it's gettin' close to harvest time.
Em C
And she was kinda cute...
Em C Em C Em C
If a little past her prime...
Em C Em C
On the trip to Pirate's Cove...
Em C Em C
On the trip to Pirate's Cove...
Em C Em C
Drivin' into sunset...
Em C Em C
Drivin' into sunset...
How to play The Trip To Pirates Cove
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.