What Did The Deep Sea Say
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[Verso 1]
D
Oh captain tell me true
G D
Does my sailor sail with you
G D
No, he does not sail with me
A D
He sleeps on the bottom of the sea
[Refrão]
D
What did the deep sea say
G D
Tell me, what did the deep sea say
G
It moaned and groaned
D
And it splashed and it foamed
A D
And it rolled on its weary way
[Verso 2]
D
Well, he promised he'd write to me
G D
But his promise he never kept true
G D
Never a word from my sailor have I heard
A D
Since he sailed on that ocean blue
[Refrão]
D
What did the deep sea say
G D
What did the deep sea say
G
It moaned and groaned
D
And it splashed and it foamed
A D
And it rolled on its weary way
[Verso 3]
D
A beautiful rose today
G D
I placed on the crest of the waves
G
Said "Take it please
D
And let the petals fall
A D
Above his watery grave.
[Refrão]
D
What did the deep sea say
G D
Tell me, what did the deep sea say
G
It moaned and groaned
D
And it splashed and it foamed
A D
And it rolled on its weary way
Instrumental: |D |D |G |D |G |D |G |D |D |D
[Refrão]
D
Oh what did the deep sea say
G D
What did the deep sea say
G
It moaned and groaned
D
And it splashed and it foamed
A D
And it rolled on its weary way
D
What did the deep sea say
G D
Tell me, what did the deep sea say
G
It moaned and groaned
D
And it splashed and it foamed
A D
And it rolled on its weary way
How to play What Did The Deep Sea Say
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.