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The Ropeworkers Song

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for The Ropeworkers Song by Tim Roe in the key of D

Intro
Dm Am  A#  A#  C  Dm  A#  Am
Dm Am  A#  A#  C  Dm  A#  A7

Verse 1
DmRopewalkers AmRise At DA#awn, Boots AFlways WoCrn, And TDmar-Stained ClA#othingAm,
DmMoving Through LaAmndport StA#reets, On WFeary FeeCt, The DaDmy UnfA#oldingAm.
DWork The Ropewalk Was LBong, One Thousand EmFeet, Slowly We PAaced In The DA7ust And The HDeat,
DTar On Our BPalms, We Twisted The EmYarn, Backwards We MAoved, Pulling TA7aut On The A#Ropes,
A#Completed On TiFme, For Ships Of The LAine.     A7

Chorus
DmTwist AmAnd A#Lay, DaA#y After DayC, UndDmer And OvA#er. Am
DmHeel TAmo ToA#e, BackA#wards We GoC, TheDm Life Of A#A RoAmper.

Verse 2
DmDrums On TheAm Morning A#Key, White SFails SetC Free, BrDmight PennantsA# FlyinAmg,
DmBoys Ran AloAmng The ShA#ore, Ships OFff To WaCr, And LoDmved Ones CryiA#ng.   Am
DStays, From Twisted Up SBtrands, Then Tamed By My EmHands,
For Ships That Would ASail To Those A7Far Foreign LDands
DWind In The BSpars, Guided By SEmtars, The Stories I LAearned Of The A7Life Of A A#Tar,
TA#hey Called Out To Me,F A Life On The SAea.    A7

Chorus
DmTwist AmAnd A#Lay, DaA#y After DayC, UndDmer And OvA#er. Am
DmHeel TAmo ToA#e, BackA#wards We GoC, TheDm Life Of A#A RoAmper.

Verse 3
WitDmh Winter The AmCoughing A#Came, My ThrFoat AflaCme, And CDmhest Was BurnA#ing.  Am
My DmDreams Of ThAme Open SA#ea, I FFoolishlyC, IgnDmored That WA#arningAm.
DSo, I Stood With The BRest, And Hoped To EmImpress, I Asked For AA Berth On A A7Ship Headed WDest.
D“There’s Dust On Your LBungs,  It’s Sad, Your So EmYoung”  That Ended My HAopes, So BacA7k To The A#Ropes,
NA#ow Forever I’ll  StFand,  Both Feet On Dry LaAnd.    A7

Chorus
DmTwist AmAnd A#Lay, DaA#y After DayC, UndDmer And OvA#er. Am
DmHeel TAmo ToA#e, BackA#wards We GoC, TheDm Life Of A#A RoAmper.

Verse 4
DmNow I Am AmBent With A#Age, I've TuFrned A PCage, My LDmife 'S ContenA#ted.  Am
DmIn Portsea I’ve AmLived My A#Life Not OFn A SChip But RDmepresA#entedAm
DTen Thousand Cables I’ve BLaid, With The Tools Of My EmTrade,
Mountains Of HAemp On The RoA7pewalk’s LongD Ways,
DWalked, Half Of The BWorld, Though Never At EmSea,
Ships That I AServed Sailing A7Wild And A#Free,
A#And The Rigging They ClFimb, Made With Skills That Were MAine. A7

Chorus
DmTwist AmAnd A#Lay, DaA#y After DayC, UndDmer And OvA#er. Am
DmHeel TAmo ToA#e, BackA#wards We GoC, TheDm Life Of A#A RoAmper.

DmTwist AmAnd A#Lay, DaA#y After DayC, UndDmer And OvA#er. Am
DmHeel TAmo ToA#e, BackA#wards We GoC, TheDm Life Of A#A RoAmper.
Also available in: Am (Original) C E G

FAQ

What are the chords for The Ropeworkers Song?

The chords for The Ropeworkers Song are: Dm, Am, A#, C, A7, F, D, B, Em, A

What is the original key of The Ropeworkers Song?

The original key is Am.

What is the difficulty of playing The Ropeworkers Song?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play The Ropeworkers Song in another key?

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

Can The Ropeworkers Song be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play The Ropeworkers Song on ukulele?

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

How many chords are used in The Ropeworkers Song?

The Ropeworkers Song uses 10 chords: Dm, Am, A#, C, A7, F, D, B, Em, A

What is the easiest way to play The Ropeworkers Song?

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 Ropeworkers Song released in?

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

Are there easier chord versions for The Ropeworkers Song?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch The Ropeworkers Song 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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