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Intro:
| G | Am | D | G | (x2)
Verse 1:
G Am D G
You always knew I understood, you knew I'd say what I said.
G Am D G
Had I known it would go the way it would, I would have said this instead.
Chorus:
G Am D G
Sail on, sail on, my friend, sail on into a new horizon.
G Am D G
If you can't play that same old song again, I say: sail on.
Verse 2:
G Am D G
Let's just say you broke a string and raise a toast to your health.
G Am D G
You don't have to play or sing for anyone else but yourself.
Chorus:
G Am D G
Sail on, sail on, my friend, sail on into a new horizon.
G Am D G
If you can't play that same old song again, I say: sail on.
Verse 3:
G (Am) (D) (G)
Break a leg in paradise, save a place for me.
G Am D G
I don't know from good advice, so, I'll just see you when I see you.
End-Chorus:
G Am D G
Sail on, sail on, my friend, sail on into a new horizon.
G Am D G
If you can't play that same old song again, I say: sail on.
Outro:
| G | Am | D | G |
| G | Am | D | G ||
Song History
Published: March 17, 2021
Last Updated: September 10, 2025