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Black Sails chords by
Harry Nilsson
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Key: G major•
Verse 1
G
G

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C
C

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Black sails in the moonlight
G
G

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Black patch on your eye
Eb
Eb
6

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You shiver your timbers, baby
Cm
Cm
3

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C
C

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And I'll shiver mine
Verse 2
G
G

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C
C

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A treasure map is hidden
Cm
Cm
3

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G
G

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on your legs
Bbaug
Bbaug

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Gm
Gm
3

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F
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Eb
Eb
6

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Your veins are very close
G
G

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Gm
Gm
3

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Someday I'll wrap my big yardarms
G
G

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Gm
Gm
3

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C
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Around your legs, sail away
Cm
Cm
3

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I'll
Verse 3
C
C

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bury my heart on some island
F
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And take you there someday to find it
Gsus4
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D
D

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Cm
Cm
3

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I want you, I need you,
C
C

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Ab
Ab
4

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Abdim
Abdim
6

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I love you
G
G

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No other man will ever reap
Bb
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Eb
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6

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your raves
C
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G
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Bb
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Verse 4
Cm
Cm
3

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Eb
Eb
6

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But you're so veiny
F
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You probably think this
Gsus4
Gsus4

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F
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Bb
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map belongs to you
F
F

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D
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G
G

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Bm
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2

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G
G

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An d I'm so crazy
Bb
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What can I do?
Verse 5
Gm
Gm
3

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Cm
Cm
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G
G

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Cm
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So raise the anchor up
C
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Hoist the canvas
Bb
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Eb
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6

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G
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Sail into my heart
Cm
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Gm
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C
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • C

  • Eb

    6

  • Cm

    3

  • Bbaug

  • Gm

    3

  • F

  • Gsus4

  • D

  • Ab

    4

  • Abdim

    6

  • Bb

  • Bm

    2

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Black Sails by Harry Nilsson is G major.

The primary chords used in Black Sails are G, C, Eb, Cm, Bbaug, Gm.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like G, C, Eb, Cm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Black Sails is approximately 31 beats per minute.

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

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

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 Harry Nilsson.

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

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Black Sails by Harry Nilsson on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.