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Sailor chords by
Rod Stewart
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1974•Rock•2.1K views•
Key: C major•
Intro 1
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You ain't gonna get me, honey, no way
Verse 1
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Tearing down the highway
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in the pouring rain
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Escaping from my wedding day
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I heard the bells ringing in the local church
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The ceremony's nearly underway
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Te legrams came
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and the cheap champagne
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Was driving everybody out of their brains
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But I convinced my best friends
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I lost my nerve
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And I pleaded I was being framed
Chorus 1
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"Sailor, show me which way to go"

I screamed out loud
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"Sailor, show me which way to go"

Ow!
Verse 2
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Such a deadly silence
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Due to my defiance
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The wedding ground to a halt
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Said, "I changed my mind
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Ain't no use in your trying"
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So her brother punched me in the throat
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Her mother got hysterical
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The bitch was cynical
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Father's in the corner drunk
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Picking myself off the floor
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I ran to the door
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Damned if I was skippin' on my way ha ha
Chorus 2
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"Sailor, show me which way to go"

You shoulda heard the noise
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Said, "Sailor, show me which way to go"
Interlude 1

Whoo!
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(Ain't no woman going to marry
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me for a darts player -- woo)
Verse 3
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So keep clean girlie
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Find a man that's truly
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Gonna love you from dusk till dawn
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Keep your front door key
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Don't give him up for me
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'Cause tomorrow I may be gone
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You see, your would- be keepers
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just spend all night sleepin'
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Nobody gonna change in there
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Who thinks a married life should just be
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like a dog's life
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So let's renew it
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when the year runs out, that's right
Chorus 3
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"Sailor, show me which way to go"

She's all yours
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"Sailor, show me which way to go"
Outro 1

Whoa
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She had a belly full of lust
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but she had no bust
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Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • C

  • G

  • D

  • F

  • E

Capo: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Sailor by Rod Stewart is C major.

The primary chords used in Sailor are C, G, D, F, E.

No capo is required for this song.

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

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of Sailor is approximately 140 beats per minute.

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