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Verse 1
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D

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D
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Oh, the shanty man's
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A

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life is a wearisome life
Bm
Bm
2

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Although some think it's
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A

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void of care
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D

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A

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Swinging an axe from morning to night
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In the midst of the forest so drear
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Lying in the shanty, bleak and cold
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D

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While the cold stormy wintry winds blow
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And as soon as the daylight doth appear
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To the wild woods we must go
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D

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Bullock cook rises up in the
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A

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middle of the night
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A

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Sing hurrah, boys, it's day
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D

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Broken slumbers of t times are past
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As the cold winter night wows away
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Had we run out of beer,
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our spirits for to cheer
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As the day is so lonely but mild
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Oh, a glass of any strong
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wine in the woods alone
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For to cheer up our troubled minds
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But in spring it does set in,
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double hardships begin
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When the waters are pierced and cold
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Our clothes are dripping wet
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and fingers be numb
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And our pike poles we scarcely can roll
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We twigs and rocks,
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shoals and sands give employment to our hands
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Our world made with raft or steer
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And the rapids that we run,
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oh they seem to us but fun
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For we're void of all slavish fee
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Oh, shanty lad is the only lad I love
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I never will deny the same
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My heart does scorn these
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conceited farmer boys
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Who think it ain't disgraceful name
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They may boast about their farms,
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but my shanty boy has charms
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So far for surpassing them all
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Until death and death must part,
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He shall enjoy my heart,

Let
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His riches be great or small.
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Chords

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  • Bm

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  • E

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of a shantymans life?

The original key of a shantymans life by Dan Zanes is E major.

What are the main chords for a shantymans life?

The primary chords used in a shantymans life are E, A, B, C#m, F#.

Do I need a capo to play a shantymans life?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Is a shantymans life beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like E, A, B, C#m, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of a shantymans life?

The tempo of a shantymans life is approximately 113 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for a shantymans life?

You can easily change the key of a shantymans life using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Can I print the guitar chords for a shantymans life?

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for a shantymans life. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Is there a tuner available for a shantymans life?

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Dan Zanes.

Can I save a shantymans life to play later?

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add a shantymans life to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

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