Intro A Aadd4 A Aadd4 A Aadd4 A Aadd4 A Aadd4 A Aadd4 E Esus2 A A7 D Bm A E A Aadd4 A Verse 1 We ASailed On The Sloop Aadd4John AB My AGrandfather Aadd4And AMe Round Nassau Town We Did REoam Esus2 Drinking All NAight A7 Got Into A FDight Bm Well I FAeel So Broke Up E I Wanna Go HAome Aadd4 Chorus So AHoist Up The John Aadd4B’s ASails ASee How The MainAadd4sail ASets ASend For The Captain Aadd4A AShore I Wanna Go HEome Esus2 Let Me Go HAome A7 Please Let Me Go HDome Bm Well I AFeel So Broke Up E I Wanna Go HAome Aadd4 Verse 2 The FAirst Mate He Aadd4Got ADrunk AAnd Broke Up The PeoAadd4ple’s ATrunk AConstable Had To Come And Take Him AEway Esus2 Sheriff John SAtone A7 Please Leave Me ADlone Bm I AFeel So Broke UpE I Wanna Go HAome Aadd4 Chorus So AHoist Up The John Aadd4B’s SAails ASee How The MainAadd4sail ASets ASend For The Captain Aadd4A AShore I Wanna Go HEome Esus2 Let Me Go HAome A7 Please Let Me Go HDome Bm Well I FAeel So Broke Up E I Wanna Go HAome Aadd4 Solo A Aadd4 | A Aadd4 A Aadd4 | A Aadd4 A Aadd4 | A Aadd4 E | Esus2 A | A7 D | Bm A | E A Aadd4 | A Verse 3 The ACook He Had Aadd4A AFit AAte Up All Of Aadd4My AGrits Then He Went And He Ate Up All Of My CEorn Esus2 Oh Let Me Go HAome A7 Please Let Me Go HDome Bm This AIs The Worst Trip E I’ve Ever Been AOn Aadd4 Chorus So AHoist Up The John Aadd4B’s ASails ASee How The MainAadd4sail ASets ASend For The Captain Aadd4A AShore I Wanna Go HEome Esus2 Oh Let Me Go HAome A7 Please Let Me Go HDome Bm Well I FAeel So Broke Up E I Wanna Go HAome Aadd4 A Outro I FAeel So Broke Up E I Wanna Go HAome
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FAQ
What are the chords for Sloop John B?
The chords for Sloop John B are: A, Aadd4, E, Esus2, A7, D, Bm
What is the original key of Sloop John B?
The original key is G.
What is the difficulty of playing Sloop John B?
The difficulty level is Advanced.
Can I play Sloop John B in another key?
Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.
Can Sloop John B be played on an acoustic guitar?
Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.
Can I play Sloop John B on ukulele?
Chord Sloop John B can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.
How many chords are used in Sloop John B?
Sloop John B uses 7 chords: A, Aadd4, E, Esus2, A7, D, Bm
What is the easiest way to play Sloop John B?
You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.
What decade was Sloop John B released in?
Sloop John B was released in the 2000s. See more 2000s songs here
Are there easier chord versions for Sloop John B?
Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Sloop John B to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.