The Whale
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[Intro ]
Am G Am
Die die die die dididie die
[Verso 1]
Am G Am
They sailed from port one morning the weather it was fair
Am G Am
A gentle breeze it pushed them and no one gave a care
Am C G Am
They laughed and danced and sang that night and opened up a keg
Am G Am
Theyre out to catch the monster whale that took the captains leg
Am G Am
The Captain said, A piece of gold for him who sees me whale
[Refrão]
Am G Am E7
So bend your backs and row me boys I know that we wont fail!
Am C G Am
So bend your backs and row me lads and take me to me whale
Am C G Am
Tonight well sing and dance and tomorrow night well sail
Am C G Am
Well sail into the harbour no prouder man therell be
Am C G Am
Well show them all we captured the monster from the sea
Interlude
Am G Am
Die die die die dididie die
[Verso 2]
Am G Am
They spied the whale one morning the weather it was fair
Am G Am
The crew were white as ghosts, the Captain didnt care
Am C G Am
Ill take this whale meself he cried the weak can stay behind
Am G Am
The strong can share my glory and tonight theyll share my wine
Interlude
Am G Am
Die die die die dididie die
Am G Am
The whale up closer, it was bigger than the sky
Am G Am E7
They lowered down the longboat and they heard the captain cry
[Refrão]
Am C G Am
Bend your backs and row me lads and take me to me whale
Am C G Am
Tonight we'll sing and dance and tomorrow night we'll sail
Am C G Am
Well sail into the harbour no prouder man therell be
Am C G Am
Well show them all we captured the monster from the sea
Interlude
Am G Am
Die die die die dididie die
[Verso 3]
Am G Am
The whale it came so close that it almost tipped the boat
Am G Am
The captain took his harpoon and rammed it down its throat
Am C G Am
The whale it gave a mournful cry and lifted its great tail
Am C G Am
And brought it down a crashing on their small boat like a gale
[Ponte]
Am C G Am
Now 100 years have passed since the Captain and his men
Am C G Am
Went down to spend eternity in Davy Jones den
Am C G Am
The whale it goes on living but inside it bears a scar
Am C G Am
And if youre ever near that place a voice calls from afar
[Refrão]
Am C G Am
Bend your backs and row me lads and take me to me whale
Am C G Am
Tonight we'll sing and dance and tomorrow night we'll sail
Am C G Am
Well sail into the harbour no prouder man therell be
Am C G Am
Well show them all we captured the monster from the sea, Oh
Am C G Am
Bend your backs and row me lads and take me to me whale
Am C G Am
Tonight we'll sing and dance and tomorrow night we'll sail
Am C G Am
Well sail into the harbour no prouder man therell be
Am C G Am
Well show them all we captured the monster from the sea
Am C G Am
Well show them all we captured the monster from the sea
Am C G Am
Well show them all we captured the monster from the sea
Outro
Am G Am
Die die die die dididie die
How to play The Whale
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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.