Trawlers Lullaby
View chords used in this chart
Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: ACapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
A
[Verse 1]
A E
Oh, I'm sailing away and the Trawler's so pale and so blue
E A
Where the gulls flap their wings and the strange songs they sing always haunt me
A D
Well, I'm so far away I'm scared every day that I'll lose you
A E A
But in heaven I'll be waiting for you there
[Verse 2]
A E
Well, you see my son when you grow up to be a man
E A
I hope you see all the things wash the sorrows and sins from your hands
A D
Well, there's nae need tae cry, like a dove I'll fly up to heaven
A E A
And my darling, I will be waiting for you there
A E A
[Verse 3]
A E
Well, you see my son the world it will trample and break you
E A
But take never a care ne're let any fear come o're you
A D
When you're sad and you're blue remember this song that I sing you
A E A
And in heaven I will be waiting for you there
[Verse 4]
A E
Well, I'll never come back, sunk doon in the deep and dark ocean
E A
A trawling fae hearins', now shattered and broken in two
A D
Now I'm singing in heaven and my soul is waiting for you
A E A
Oh, until we meet again
[Outro]
A E A
How to play Trawlers Lullaby
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 E. 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.