Old Sea Captain chords by Storyhill

Chords with lyrics

Tuning: Standard (E MajorE A augmentedA D MajorD G+G BB E MajorE)

Difficulty: Novice

Verse:
G+G     D MajorD     C majorC     D MajorD     G+G
Raise the anchor, a warm wind has begun to blow
G+G     D MajorD     C majorC   D MajorD    G+G
Hoist the sails, it's almost time to go
G+G     D MajorD     C majorC   D MajorD    G+G
Farewell words to a fair and gentle man
G+G     D MajorD     C majorC     D MajorD     G+G
Old sea captain, you'll soon be sailing again
G+G D MajorD C majorC D MajorD G+G chorus riff:

G+G      D MajorD     C majorC     D MajorD        G+G
From the shores we'll stand and watch your wake unfold
G+G      D MajorD     C majorC     D MajorD        G+G
From the lighthouse, we'll send our signals so you know
G+G      D MajorD     C majorC        D MajorD     G+G
You're in our prayers, with plenty of air to fill your sails
G+G      D MajorD     C majorC     D MajorD        E minorEm
On the high ocean, through the storms you will prevail

Chorus:
E minorEm   A minorAm   E minorEm   A minorAm
Go well,    go well
E minorEm   A minorAm       G+G D MajorD C majorC D MajorD G+G chorus riff – 2x:
Go well old sea captain

Verse:
G+G      D MajorD     C majorC       D MajorD         G+G
You've been our anchor, you've been our beacon in the night
G+G      D MajorD     C majorC    D MajorD            G+G
Through struggle and anger, you've shown a peaceful way to fight
G+G     D MajorD     C majorC     D MajorD      G+G
Around your table, you brought together a family
G+G     D MajorD     C majorC     D MajorD        E minorEm
I'm standing strong now 'cuz I once sat on your knee

Chorus:
E minorEm   A minorAm   E minorEm   A minorAm
Go well,    go well
E minorEm   A minorAm       G+G D MajorD C majorC D MajorD G+G chorus riff – 2x:
Go well old sea captain

Verse:
G+G    D MajorD   C majorC     D MajorD      G+G
Querido abuelo, me oyes cuando canto a tí
G+G    D MajorD   C majorC     D MajorD      G+G
No he explicado lo que significas para mí
G+G    D MajorD   C majorC     D MajorD      G+G
Pero cuando canto y caundo miro hacia al mar
G+G    D MajorD   C majorC     D MajorD      G+G
Pensaré en tí, pensaré en tí
G+G    D MajorD   C majorC     D MajorD      E minorEm
Pensaré en tí, I will think of you

Chorus:
E minorEm   A minorAm   E minorEm   A minorAm
Go well,    go well
E minorEm   A minorAm       G+G D MajorD C majorC D MajorD G+G chorus riff – 2x:
Go well old sea captain