Under The Black Flag
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Capo 2
Intro:
Em C G D
Em C G D Em
Verse:
Em C
Out on the endless ocean
Am G
We tear along the gales
C Am
With rum inside our bellies warm
D Em
And freedom in our sails
Em C
A wayward bunch of scoundrels
Am G
Assassins, thieves and slaves
C Am
The rich and blue bloods fear us when
D Em
We hunt upon the waves
Am Em
And when you see it coming
D Em
That flag of baleful black
Am Em
No point in turning tail there's no
D Bm
Escaping our attack!
[Refrão]
Em
YO-HO!
C
YO-HO!
G D
We row beneath the black flag
Em C
A rollickin' we go!
G D Em
We own the sea & sky
Em
YO-HO!
C
YO-HO!
G D
We row beneath the black flag
Em C
A rollickin' we go!
G D Em
We bleed the kingdoms dry!!
Em C G D
Em C G D Em
Verse:
Em C
Defy the odds against us
Am G
A pirate knows no fear
C Am
Our steel is ready and our
D Em
Retribution is severe
Em C
We plunder from the greedy
Am G
With blood and with our steel
C An
We rob the rich of their
D Em
Ill-gotten gain & make them kneel
Am Em
Behold the oceans's mysteries
D Em
The tales of ancient deeds
Am Em
We follow in the footsteps
D Bm
Of a silent secret creed
Come on lads!!
[Refrão]
Em
YO-HO!
C
YO-HO!
G D
We row beneath the black flag
Em C
A rollickin' we go!
G D Em
We own the sea & sky
Em
YO-HO!
C
YO-HO!
G D
We row beneath the black flag
Em C
A rollickin' we go!
G D Em
We bleed the kingdoms dry!!
F#m E D E F#m (2x)
F#m E D E F#m E D E
Justice runs in crimson rivers....
[Refrão]
Em
YO-HO!
C
YO-HO!
G D
We row beneath the black flag
Em C
A rollickin' we go!
G D Em
We own the sea & sky
Em
YO-HO!
C
YO-HO!
G D
We row beneath the black flag
Em C
A rollickin' we go!
G D Em
We bleed the kingdoms dry!!
How to play Under The Black Flag
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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.