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The Whalemans Lament

Stuart M. Frank

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for The Whalemans Lament by Stuart M. Frank in the key of G

Level: Beginner Decade: 2000s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Longing / Distance Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Verse 1
G’Twas On The Briny Ocean, On A Whale Ship I Did DGo.
DOft' Times Thought Of Distant Friends, Oft' Times I Thought Of GHome.
GRememb'ring Of My Youthful Days, It Grieves My Heart Full DSore
DAnd Feign I Would Return Again To My Home Native GShore.

Verse 2
GThough Dreary, Discontented, I Then Resolved To DGo
DMy Fortunes On The Seas To Find, To Ease Me Of My GWoe.
GI Shipped Aboard A Whaleship To Sail Without DeDlay
DTo The Pacific Ocean, There For A While To GStay.

Verse 3
GThrough Dreary Storms And Tempest And Through Some Steady DGales
DAround Cape Horn We Made Our Way On Lookout For Sperm GWhales.
GThey Will Use You,They Will Rob You; Worse Than Any DSlaves.
DBefore You Go A-Whaling, Boys, You Best Be In Your GGraves.

Verse 4
GIf Ever I Return Again, A Solemn Vow I'll DMake
DI'll Never Go A-Whaling, My Liberty To GStay.
GI'll Stay At Home Contented, Never Venture DFar.
DBut The Pleasures Are But Few, My Boys, Far From Your Native GShore.
Also available in: C (Original) D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for The Whalemans Lament?

The chords for The Whalemans Lament are: G, D

What is the original key of The Whalemans Lament?

The original key is C.

What is the difficulty of playing The Whalemans Lament?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play The Whalemans Lament in another key?

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

Can The Whalemans Lament be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play The Whalemans Lament on ukulele?

Chord The Whalemans Lament can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in The Whalemans Lament?

The Whalemans Lament uses 2 chords: G, D

What is the easiest way to play The Whalemans Lament?

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 The Whalemans Lament released in?

The Whalemans Lament was released in the 2000s. See more 2000s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for The Whalemans Lament?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch The Whalemans Lament 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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