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Shanty for the Arethusa chords by
The Decemberists
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Key: E minor•
Intro 1
Am
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Em
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Am
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Bb
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B
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2

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Verse 1
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Bb
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We set to sail on a packet full of spice,
F
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Em
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rum and tea- leaves.
Bb
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We've emptied out all the
F
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Em
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bars and the bowery hotels.
G
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Tell your daughters do not

walk the streets alone tonight
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G
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Tell your daughters do not walk

the streets alone tonight.
B
B
2

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Verse 2
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Bb
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To tell the tale of the jewess and
F
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Em
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the mandarin chinese boy
Bb
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He led her down from her
F
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G
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gilded canopy of cloth.

And through her blindfold she could make
Em
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G
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out the figures there before her

And how the air was thick with incense,

cardamom and myrrh.
B
B
2

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Verse 3
C
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So goodnight, boys, goodnight
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C
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Say goodnight, boys,
B
B
2

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goodnight
Interlude 1
B
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2

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Baug
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C
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G
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D
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D#
D#
6

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B
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2

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G
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2

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Verse 4
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Bb
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We set to sail on the clipper that's
F
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B
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2

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bound for South Australia

The weather's warm there,
Bb
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F
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the natives are dark and nubile.
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G
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But if you listen, quiet,
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G
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you can hear the footsteps on the cross- trees

The ghosts of sailors passed,
B
B
2

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their spectral bodies clinging to the shrouds.
Verse 5
C
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Em
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So goodnight, boys, goodnight

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B
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2

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goodnight
Outro 1
B
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2

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G
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D
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D#dim
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Baug
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D
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D#
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • Am

  • Em

  • Bb

  • B

    2

  • F

  • G

  • C

  • Baug

  • D

  • D#

    6

  • D#dim

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Shanty for the Arethusa by The Decemberists is E minor.

The primary chords used in Shanty for the Arethusa are Am, Em, Bb, B, F, G.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Am, Em, Bb, B, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Shanty for the Arethusa is approximately 105 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Shanty for the Arethusa 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 Shanty for the Arethusa. 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 The Decemberists.

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