John Kanaka chords by The Longest Johns
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John Kanaka by The Longest Johns: Guitar, Bass & Songwriting Insights
"John Kanaka" is a traditional sea shanty popularized by The Longest Johns. The song features a call-and-response structure typical of shanties, with a lively rhythm to accompany sailors' work. The Longest Johns' rendition showcases tight vocal harmonies and a driving acoustic guitar accompaniment, staying true to the song's nautical roots. The band's energetic performance captures the spirit of maritime music with a modern twist.- Capo on 1st
Verse 1: D I heard, I heard the old man say D A D John kanaka-naka too-ri-ay D Today, today is a holiday D A D John kanaka-naka too-ri-ay Chorus: D G D Too-ri-ay, oh, too-ri-ay D A D John kanaka-naka too-ri-ay
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Verse 2: D We're bound away for Frisco Bay D A D John kanaka-naka too-ri-ay D We're bound away at the break of day D A D John kanaka-naka too-ri-ay Chorus: D G D Too-ri-ay, oh, too-ri-ay D A D John kanaka-naka too-ri-ay Verse 3: D I thought I heard the bos'n say D A D John kanaka-naka too-ri-ay D We'll work tomorrow; no work today D A D John kanaka-naka too-ri-ay Chorus: D G D Too-ri-ay, oh, too-ri-ay D A D John kanaka-naka too-ri-ay Verse 4: D It's rotten meat and weevily bread D A D John kanaka-naka too-ri-ay D In six months' time, you'll wish you were dead D A D John kanaka-naka too-ri-ay Chorus: D G D Too-ri-ay, oh, too-ri-ay D A D John kanaka-naka too-ri-ay Verse 5: D When we arrive in Mobile Bay D A D John kanaka-naka too-ri-ay D We'll tear the sheets and spend our pay D A D John kanaka-naka too-ri-ay Chorus: D G D Too-ri-ay, oh, too-ri-ay D A D John kanaka-naka too-ri-ay Verse 6: D The skipper says before we're through D A D John kanaka-naka too-ri-ay D You'll curse your mother for having you D A D John kanaka-naka too-ri-ay Chorus: D G D Too-ri-ay, oh, too-ri-ay D A D John kanaka-naka too-ri-ay
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