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Sam's Gone Away chords by
Robyn Hitchcock
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Key: E major•
Verse 1
E
E

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I wish I was a cabin boy
F#m
F#m
2

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F#sus4
F#sus4
2

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F#m
F#m
2

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On a man of war
E
E

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Sam's gone away
B
B
2

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E
E

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Verse 2
E
E

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Pretty work, brave boys,
A
A

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E
E

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Pretty work, I say!

Sam's gone away
B
B
2

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E
E

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Verse 3

I wish I was a gunner
F#m
F#m
2

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On a man of war.
E
E

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Sam's gone away
B
B
2

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E
E

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A
A

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Pretty work, brave boys, Pretty work,
Verse 4

E
E

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I say!

Sam's gone away
B
B
2

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E
E

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Verse 5
E
E

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I wish I was a boson,
F#m
F#m
2

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On a man of war.
E
E

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Sam's gone away
B
B
2

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E
E

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Verse 6

Pretty work, brave boys,
A
A

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E
E

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Pretty work, I say!

Sam's gone away
B
B
2

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E
E

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Aboard a man of war.
F#m
F#m
2

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I wish I was an officer, On
Verse 7


a man of war.
E
E

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Sam's gone away
B
B
2

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E
E

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Verse 8

Pretty work, brave boys,
A
A

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E
E

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Pretty work, I say!

Sam's gone away
B
B
2

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E
E

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Verse 9
F#m
F#m
2

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I wish I was a captain

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E
E

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Sam's gone away
B
B
2

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E
E

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Aboard a man of war.
Verse 10
E
E

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Pretty work, brave boys,
A
A

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E
E

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Pretty work, I say!

Sam's gone away
B
B
2

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E
E

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Verse 11
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E

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I wish I was a ship's cat
F#m
F#m
2

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On a man of war.
E
E

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Sam's gone away
B
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2

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E
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Verse 12
A
A

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Pretty work, brave boys, Pretty
E
E

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work, I say!

Sam's gone away
B
B
2

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E
E

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Verse 13
E
E

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I wish I was a molecule
F#m
F#m
2

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On a man of war.
E
E

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Sam's gone away
B
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2

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E
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Verse 14

Pretty work, brave boys,
A
A

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E
E

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Sam's gone away
B
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E
E

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Aboard a man of war.

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Chords

  • E

  • F#m

    2

  • F#sus4

    2

  • B

    2

  • A

Capo: 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Sam's Gone Away?

The original key of Sam's Gone Away by Robyn Hitchcock is E major.

What are the main chords for Sam's Gone Away?

The primary chords used in Sam's Gone Away are E, F#m, F#sus4, B, A.

Do I need a capo to play Sam's Gone Away?

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

Is Sam's Gone Away beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like E, F#m, F#sus4, B, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Sam's Gone Away?

The tempo of Sam's Gone Away is approximately 50 beats per minute.

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

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Is there a tuner available for Sam's Gone Away?

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