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The Wellerman

The Bilge Pumps

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for The Wellerman by The Bilge Pumps in the key of E

Level: Intermediate Decade: 2020s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
Em

Verse 1
There EmOnce Was A Ship That Put To Sea
And The AmName Of The Ship Was The EmBilly O' Tea
The EmWinds Blew Up, Her Bow Dipped Down
BBlow, Me Bully Boys, EmBlow (Huh!)

Chorus
CSoon May TheG Wellerman Come
To AmBring Us Sugar And EmTea And Rum
COne Day, When TheG Tonguing Is Done
We'll BTake Our Leave And EmGo

Verse 2
EmShe Had Not Been Two Weeks From Shore
When AmDown On Her A EmRight Whale Bore
The EmCaptain Called All Hands And Swore
He'd BTake That Whale In EmTow (Huh!)

Chorus
CSoon May TheG Wellerman Come
To AmBring Us Sugar And EmTea And Rum
COne Day, When TheG Tonguing Is Done
We'll BTake Our Leave And EmGo

Verse 3
BeEmfore The Boat Had Hit The Water
The AmWhale's Tail Came EmUp And Caught Her
All EmHands To The Side Harpooned And Fought Her
BWhen She Dived Down EmLow (Huh!)

Chorus
CSoon May TheG Wellerman Come
To AmBring Us Sugar And EmTea And Rum
COne Day, When TheG Tonguing Is Done
We'll BTake Our Leave And EmGo

Verse 4
No EmLine Was Cut, No Whale Was Freed;
The AmCaptain's Mind Was EmNot On Greed
But EmHe Belonged To The Whaleman's Creed;
She BTook That Ship In EmTow (Huh!)

Chorus
CSoon May TheG Wellerman Come
To AmBring Us Sugar And EmTea And Rum
COne Day, When TheG Tonguing Is Done
We'll BTake Our Leave And EmGo

Verse 5
For EmForty Days, Or Even More
The AmLine Went Slack, Then EmTight Once More
All EmBoats Were Lost (There Were Only Four)
But BStill That Whale Did EmGo (Huh!)

Chorus
CSoon May TheG Wellerman Come
To AmBring Us Sugar And EmTea And Rum
COne Day, When TheG Tonguing Is Done
We'll BTake Our Leave And EmGo

Verse 6
As EmFar As I've Heard, The Fight's Still On;
The AmLine's Not Cut And The EmWhale's Not Gone
The EmWellerman Makes His Regular Call
To EnAmcourage The Captain, EmCrew, And All

Chorus
CSoon May TheG Wellerman Come
To AmBring Us Sugar And EmTea And Rum
COne Day, When TheG Tonguing Is Done
We'll BTake Our Leave And EmGo

CSoon May TheG Wellerman Come
To AmBring Us Sugar And EmTea And Rum
COne Day, When TheG Tonguing Is Done
We'll BTake Our Leave And EmGo
Also available in: Dm (Original) C G A

FAQ

What are the chords for The Wellerman?

The chords for The Wellerman are: Em, Am, B, C, G

What is the original key of The Wellerman?

The original key is Dm.

What is the difficulty of playing The Wellerman?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play The Wellerman in another key?

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

Can The Wellerman be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play The Wellerman on ukulele?

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

How many chords are used in The Wellerman?

The Wellerman uses 5 chords: Em, Am, B, C, G

What is the easiest way to play The Wellerman?

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 Wellerman released in?

The Wellerman was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for The Wellerman?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch The Wellerman 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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