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I Saw Three Ships

Fisherman's Friends

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for I Saw Three Ships by Fisherman's Friends in the key of E

Level: Intermediate Decade: 2010s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Spiritual / Faith Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
E D#m C#m B A G#m F#m B

Verse 1
I ESaw Three BShips Come ESailing BIn
On EChristmas Day, On BChristmas Day
I ESaw Three BShips Come ESailing BIn
On EChristmas C#mDay In The MBorniEng

Verse 2
Our ECaptain BSent Us 'ERound The BHorn
On EChristmas Day, On BChristmas Day
Through EFrost And BSnow And EIcy BStorms
On EChristmas C#mDay In The MBorniEng

Chorus
EHeave C#mAway, HBaul AEway
EOn Christmas Day, BOn Christmas Day
EHeave C#mAway, HBaul AEway
On EChristmas C#mDay In The MorBningE​

Verse 3
EWrap Him BUp With ERibbons And BBows
On EChristmas Day, On BChristmas Day
ETie Him BTight With A EYo-Heave-BHo
On EChristmas C#mDay In The MBorniEng

Verse 4
ENow It's BTime To EDress The BTree
On EChristmas Day, On BChristmas Day
Let's EHang Him BWhere The EStar Should BBe
On EChristmas C#mDay In The MBorniEng

Chorus
EHeave C#mAway, HBaul AEway
EOn Christmas Day, BOn Christmas Day
EHeave C#mAway, HBaul AEway
EOn Christmas Day In The BMornEing

Verse 5
ESing Him BCarols, EDrink His BWine
On EChristmas Day, On BChristmas Day
To EKeep Us BHaulin' ERopes In BTime
EOn Christmas C#mDay In The MBorniEng

Chorus
EHeave C#mAway, HBaul AEway
EOn Christmas Day, BOn Christmas Day

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

Verse 6
ERaise A GBlass Or ETwo Or BThree
On EChristmas Day, On BChristmas Day
To EEnd This BYuletide EMutinBy
On EChristmas C#mDay In The MBorniEng

Verse 7
ECap'n, BWon't You ESail Us BHome
On EChristmas Day, On BChristmas Day
Wе EJolly BBoys No EMore Shall BRoam
On EChristmas C#mDay In The MBorniEng

Chorus
EHeave C#mAway, HBaul AEway
EOn Christmas Day, BOn Christmas Day
EHeave C#mAway, HBaul AEway
On EChristmas C#mDay In The MBorniEng
EHeave C#mAway, HBaul AEway
On EChristmas C#mDay In The MBorniEng
Also available in: F (Original) C D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for I Saw Three Ships?

The chords for I Saw Three Ships are: E, D#m, C#m, B, A, G#m, F#m

What is the original key of I Saw Three Ships?

The original key is F.

What is the difficulty of playing I Saw Three Ships?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play I Saw Three Ships in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can I Saw Three Ships be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play I Saw Three Ships on ukulele?

Chord I Saw Three Ships can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in I Saw Three Ships?

I Saw Three Ships uses 7 chords: E, D#m, C#m, B, A, G#m, F#m

What is the easiest way to play I Saw Three Ships?

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 I Saw Three Ships released in?

I Saw Three Ships was released in the 2010s. See more 2010s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for I Saw Three Ships?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch I Saw Three Ships to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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