The Whalemans Lament – Stuart M. Frank · Song Chords

The Whalemans Lament

Stuart M. Frank · C

Real Key

C

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C

0.2x

120

BPM

1

2

3

4

Rhythm

2/4

3/4

4/4

5/4

6/8

7/8

No Accent

Downbeat

Backbeat

All Equal

1 & 3

Verse 1

[C] [G]

’Twas on the briny ocean, on a whale ship I did go.

[G] [C]

Oft' times thought of distant friends, oft' times I thought of home.

[C] [G]

Rememb'ring of my youthful days, it grieves my heart full sore

[G] [C]

And feign I would return again to my home native shore.

Verse 2

[C] [G]

Though dreary, discontented, I then resolved to go

[G] [C]

My fortunes on the seas to find, to ease me of my woe.

[C] [G]

I shipped aboard a whaleship to sail without delay

[G] [C]

To the Pacific Ocean, there for a while to stay.

Verse 3

[C] [G]

Through dreary storms and tempest and through some steady gales

[G] [C]

Around Cape Horn we made our way on lookout for sperm whales.

[C] [G]

They will use you,they will rob you; worse than any slaves.

[G] [C]

Before you go a-whaling, boys, you best be in your graves.

Verse 4

[C] [G]

If ever I return again, a solemn vow I'll make

[G] [C]

I'll never go a-whaling, my liberty to stay.

[C] [G]

I'll stay at home contented, never venture far.

[G] [C]

But the pleasures are but few, my boys, far from your native shore.

Chords Used (2)

Guitar

Ukulele

C

1 / 4

G

1 / 5

Song Info

Real Key

C

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