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Key: E major•
Verse 1
G
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I cried out no-
D
D

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one listened to me,
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Busy climbing the family tree,
C
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G
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Oh the lines I've wasted.
D
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I
Verse 2

came late, should've come when they called,

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You can't run with your back to the wall,
C
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D
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Oh the times I've tasted.
A
A

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I'm lost at sea, I'm free at last,
Verse 3
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G

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A
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And in the night my dreams roll past,
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G

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I wish those golden fantasies
A
A

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could last and last,
D
D

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G

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Em
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Cos I thought I knew the signs
Verse 4

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A

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D

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pointin' my way home,
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G

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I didn't think the time
A
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would ever come when,
D
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A
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I'd drift the sea alone, searching for a line,
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A

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I'm sinkin I'm drowin'
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G

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Rescue me.
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G

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Nine days on a ship in the sea, I heard
Verse 5

D
D

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them calling, calling for me,
C
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G

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D
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But I lay low and waited,
Verse 6
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D

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I can't swim and I don't understand,
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G

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This passion for arable land,
C
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I lay low and waited.
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A

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Now lost
Verse 7
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at sea I'm free at last,
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A

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And in the night my dreams roll past,
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G

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I wish those golden fantasies
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A

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could last and last,
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D

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Cos I
Verse 8
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thought I knew the signs
A
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pointin' my way home,
G
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I didn't think the time
A
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would ever come when,
D
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I'd drift the sea alone
A
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searching for a line,
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I'm sinkin', I'm drowin',
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Rescue me.
Interlude 1
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I'm lost at sea I'm free at last,
Verse 9

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And in the night my dreams roll past
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I wish those golden fantasies
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could last and last.
Verse 10
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Cos I thought I knew the
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signs pointin' my way home,
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I didn't think the time
A
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would ever come when,
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A
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I'd drift the sea alone searching for a line,

I'm sinkin', I'm drownin'
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Rescue me.
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Nine days on a ship in the sea. I heard them callin'
Verse 11

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callin' for me,
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But I lay low and waited.
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  • C

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Rescue Me by Horslips is E major.

The primary chords used in Rescue Me are A, E, D, B, F#m.

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

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

The tempo of Rescue Me is approximately 48 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Rescue Me 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 Rescue Me. 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 Horslips.

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

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