Shanghied chords by
Webb Pierce

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Key: F major•

Verse 1

F

F

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I played around in Chinatown

Bb

Bb

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F

F

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Passing the time away

Bb

Bb

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F

F

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When Black Jack Red hit me in the head

Bb

Bb

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F

F

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And when I woke up next day

Bb

Bb

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F

F

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I was many miles away

Bb

Bb

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I was shanghied on an ocean freighter

F

F

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Bb

Bb

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I was shanghied eat_ in' beans and Taters

F

F

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Bb

Bb

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I was shanghied on an ocean freighter

F

F

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Bb

Bb

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F

F

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And I want to get back to the shore

Bb

Bb

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Back to the Gold Coast shore

Interlude 1

F

F

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F#

F#

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Verse 2

F#

F#

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They throwed me off in old Hong Kong

B

B

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F#

F#

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And put me on my own

B

B

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F#

F#

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Not a penny in my pockets

B

B

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F#

F#

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Ten thousand miles from home

B

B

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F#

F#

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That's a mighty long ways from home

B

B

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F#

F#

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I was shanghied in old Hong Kong

B

B

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F#

F#

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I was shanghied I was all alone

B

B

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I was shanghied want to get back home

F#

F#

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B

B

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F#

F#

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Back to the Gold Coast shore

B

B

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Back to the Gold Coast shore

Interlude 2

F#

F#

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G

G

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Verse 3

G

G

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I worked for grub on an old Dutch tub

C

C

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G

G

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And wound up in L.A.

C

C

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G

G

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But a pretty little girl took me on a whirl

C

C

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G

G

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And when I woke up next day

C

C

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G

G

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And when I woke up next day

C

C

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G

G

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I was shanghied for the rest of my life

C

C

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G

G

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I was shanghied but that's all right

C

C

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I was shanghied I got a pretty little wife

G

G

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C

C

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G

G

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And I'm never leaving home no more

C

C

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Nev_ er leaving home no more.

Outro 1

C

C

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G

G

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Chords

F
Bb
F#
B
G
C

Capo: 3

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Shanghied?

The original key of Shanghied by Webb Pierce is F major.

What are the main chords for Shanghied?

The primary chords used in Shanghied are F, Bb, Gb, Cb, G, C.

Do I need a capo to play Shanghied?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

Is Shanghied beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like F, Bb, Gb, Cb, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Shanghied?

The tempo of Shanghied is approximately 176 beats per minute.

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