Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E) Key: C Difficulty: Intermediate Intro: C Verse 1: C F When the course is laid and the anchor's weighed C G A sailor's blood begins racing C F With our hearts unbound and our flag unfurled G C We're under way and off to see the world G C Under way and off to see the world
Chorus 1: Bb F Hey ho we'll go Bb C F Anywhere the wind is blowing Bb F Manly men are we C F Sailing for adventure on the deep blue see C Sam: "Safely now, Mr. Silver. Let's not get sloppy, just C because we're singing!" Verse 2: C F Danger walks the deck we say what the heck C G We laugh at the perils we're facing C F Every storm we ride is its own reward G C And people die by falling overboard G C people die by falling overboard Chorus 2: Bb F Hey ho we'll go Bb C F Anywhere the wind is blowing Bb F Hoist the sails and sing C F Sailing for adventure on the big, blue wet thing Bridge 1: Bbm Fm I love to see 'em cry when they walk the plank Bbm Fm I prefer to cut a throat F# I love to hang 'em high and watch their little feet try C# to walk in the air while their faces turn blue N.C. Just kidding F G It's a good life on a boat Verse 3: C F There are distant lands with burning sands C G That call across the oceans C F There are bingo games every fun-filled day G C And Margaritas at the midnight buffet G C Margaritas at the midnight buffet Chorus 3: Bb F Hey ho we'll go Bb C F Anywhere the wind is blowing Bb F Should have took a train C F Sailing for adventure on the bounding main Bridge: C D G The salty breezes whisper C D Em Who knows what lies ahead C D Em D G I just know I was born to live the life my father lead F# G# C# The stars will be our compass F# G# A#m Wherever we may roam C# And our mates will always be G Just like a family F# C# F# F G And though we may put into port, the sea is always home C F C All right, Mr. Bimbo! I didn't know you had such a good singing voice G Your welcome! Pre-Chorus: C F We'll chase our dreams standing on our own G C Over the horizon to the great unknown Chorus 4: C# G# Hey ho we'll go C# D# G# Anywhere the wind is blowing C# G# Bold and brave and free Coda: D# Sailing for adventure N.C. It's so nauseating D# Sailing for adventure N.C. So exhilarating D# Sailing for adventure N.C. We're all celebrating! D# G G# On the deep blue sea