Sinking Ship chords by
The Backseat Lovers

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Key: B major•

Intro 1

B

B

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E

E

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C#m

C#m

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E

E

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B

B

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E

E

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Verse 1

E

E

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Drivin' in silence

B

B

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E

E

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A trip around the world

G#m

G#m

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E

E

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Our hands haven't touched

G#m

G#m

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E

E

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in more than a month

B

B

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In my head there's sirens,

E

E

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warning me of pain

Will this be the night that

I make things right?

F#

F#

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E

E

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Or make things wrong

G#m

G#m

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B

B

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E

E

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Or make things wrong

G#m

G#m

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Or make things wrong

B

B

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E

E

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Verse 2

E

E

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B

B

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G#m

G#m

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Your eye_ s used to wander_

B

B

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But now they sit in place

E

E

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I'm sick of all of the nothing on your face

B

B

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Did I put the fire out?

Did I walk away?

E

E

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C#m

C#m

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E

E

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Did I burn up all the oxygen and throw

Interlude 1

the rest away?

B

B

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E

E

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C#m

C#m

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E

E

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B

B

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E

E

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C#m

C#m

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E

E

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Verse 3

F#

F#

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And I don't want to be

E

E

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the ball to your chain

F#

F#

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Seems that every time

the weather's on our side

B

B

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E

E

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I turn it right

Back into rain

B

B

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Don't

Verse 4

hold back

E

E

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Don't wait for the night to end

B

B

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If it's me you're waiting on,

then I say spend

E

E

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Your time on someone else's sinking

B

B

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ship

Interlude 2

E

E

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B

B

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E

E

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B

B

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G#m

G#m

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B

B

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E

E

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B

B

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G#m

G#m

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B

B

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E

E

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Verse 5

B

B

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Try to sub_ stitute my dreams with you

G#m

G#m

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B

B

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E

E

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And you brought me down

on the ship

B

B

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E

E

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(This ship called life)

Verse 6

B

B

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Don't hold back

E

E

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Don't wait for the night to end

B

B

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If it's me you're waiting on

E

E

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then I say spend

Outro 1

B

B

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Your time on someone else's sinking ship

A#

A#

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B

B

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A#

A#

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B

B

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E

E

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B

B

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A#

A#

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B

B

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E

E

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B

B

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E

E

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B

B

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A#

A#

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B

B

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E

E

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Chords

B
E
C#m
G#m
F#
A#

Capo: 4

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Sinking Ship?

The original key of Sinking Ship by The Backseat Lovers is B major.

What are the main chords for Sinking Ship?

The primary chords used in Sinking Ship are B, E, C#m, G#m, F#, A#.

Do I need a capo to play Sinking Ship?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.

Is Sinking Ship beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

What is the tempo (BPM) of Sinking Ship?

The tempo of Sinking Ship is approximately 95 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Sinking Ship?

You can easily change the key of Sinking Ship 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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Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Sinking Ship. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Is there a tuner available for Sinking Ship?

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 Backseat Lovers.

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