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Ferry Cross The Mersey  Chords by Gerry And The Pacemakers

Ferry Cross The Mersey chords by Gerry And The Pacemakers (Ver. 2)

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Ferry Cross The Mersey by Gerry And The Pacemakers: Guitar, Bass & Songwriting Insights

"Ferry Cross the Mersey" is written by Gerry Marsden. It was first recorded by his band Gerry and the Pacemakers and released in late 1964 in the UK and in 1965 in the United States. It was a hit on both sides of the Atlantic, reaching number six in the United States and number eight in the UK. The song is from the film of the same name and was released on its soundtrack album.
  • Tuning: Standard tuning
  • Capo on 2nd
  • Difficulty: Beginner 👶
Original in Key of E


Capo II

D Am D Am

D  Am D         Am        D  Am D Am
Life    goes on day after day
D  Am  D        Am    D  Am D Am
Hearts  torn in every way



   D                F#m
So ferry `cross the Mersey
            G                  A
`cause this land`s the place I love
              D  Am D Am
and here I`ll stay
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D  Am  D     Am        D  Am D Am
People  they rush everywhere
D  Am D           Am         D  Am D Am
Each   with their own secret care



   D                F#m
So ferry `cross the Mersey
            G                  A
`cause this land`s the place I love
              D  Am D Am
and here I`ll stay



E7      A7          D
People around every corner
E7           A7        D
They seem to smile and say
Em       A7             F#m
We don`t care what your name is boy
E7          E         A  A7
We`ll never turn you away



D Am D        Am       D  Am D Am
So    I`ll continue to say
D Am D  Am          D  Am D Am
Here  I always will stay



   D                F#m
So ferry `cross the Mersey
            G                  A
`cause this land`s the place I love
              D  Am D Am
and here I`ll stay
              D  Am D Am
and here I`ll stay
          D
Here I`ll stay

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