Is Free Chord Book really free?

Yes. Free Chord Book is 100% free with no sign-up required. Access 670,000+ guitar chords, tabs, and lyrics for every song you want to learn.

How do I transpose chords to a different key?

Open any song and use the transpose buttons to move every chord up or down by half-steps. Perfect for singers who need a different key or capo players.

Can I see chord diagrams while I play?

Yes. Tap any chord in a song to instantly see its interactive guitar chord diagram, including alternate fingerings and variations.

What's the difference between guitar chords and guitar tabs?

Chords show you which strings to strum together (great for rhythm playing and singing). Tabs (tablature) show you exact note-by-note fingerings, which is great for solos, riffs, and fingerpicking.

Does Free Chord Book work on mobile?

Yes. Free Chord Book is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops. Use auto-scroll to play hands-free. There is also a free iPhone app (The Chord Book) and Android app (Free Chords).

Is there an iPhone or Android app?

Yes. Download The Chord Book on the Apple App Store and Free Chords on Google Play. Same 670,000+ songs, transpose, tuner, and auto-scroll — 100% free.

Can I print guitar chords?

Yes. Open any song and tap the Print button next to Save. You'll get a branded chord sheet with the Chord Book logo, ready for practice.

Is there a built-in guitar tuner?

Yes. Free Chord Book includes a free online guitar tuner that uses your microphone and YIN pitch detection for accurate tuning in standard and alternate tunings.

How many songs are available?

Over 670,000 songs with chords, tabs, and lyrics — covering every genre, from rock and pop to country, indie, folk, and Hebrew songs.

Is Free Chord Book a good alternative to Ultimate Guitar?

Yes. Free Chord Book is a fast, ad-free, 100% free alternative to Ultimate Guitar with interactive chord diagrams, instant transpose, auto-scroll, and a built-in tuner — no account required.

SavedFavorites

O Sailor

Chords

4.715 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

 GmI'm undecided about Fyou again
 GmMightn't be right that Cyou're not here
 CmIt's double-sided 'cause I Dmruined it all
-But also Dmaj7saved myself by never believing you, BbDearBb7  
Everything good I deem too good to be true
Everything else is just a bore
Everything I have to look forward to
Has a pretty painful and very imposing before
Chorus:
DmO' sailor wAmhy'd you do it -EmWhat'd you do that fEmor?Ebm  Dm  
DmSaying there's nAmothing to it -FAnd lettin' it go Emby the boards
DmO' sailor wAmhy'd you do it -EmWhat'd you do that fEmor?Ebm  Dm  
DmSaying there's nAmothing to it -And Flettin' it go Emby the boards
I have too been playing with fifty-two cards
-Just 'cause I play so far from my vest
Whatever I've got, I've got no reason to guard
What could I do, but spend my best
[Chorus (twice)]
  G#And G#/Fafter waiting, fighting paC/Dtiently on my knees
 G#All the other G#/Fstuff tired itself out Cmfirst, not me
 G#And in its wake, G#/Fappeared the touch and C/Dcall of a different breed
EbOne who set to get me Cmwise and got me tDhere and then, got Dmme
And what a thing to know what could be instead
Oh, what a blessed curse; to see
It took the agenda from its place in my bed
Made a merry paramour of me
[Chorus once]
DmO' sailor wAmhy'd you do it -EmWhat'd you do that foEmrEbm  Dm  
DmGiving me eyes tAmo view it -FAs it goes Emby the boards

All chords in this song (16)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

O Sailor

by Fiona Apple

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Dmaj7

Bb7

Ebm

G#/F

C/D

Gm F

I'm undecided about you again

Gm C

Mightn't be right that you're not here

Cm Dm

It's double-sided 'cause I ruined it all

Dmaj7 Bb Bb7

-But also saved myself by never believing you, Dear

Everything good I deem too good to be true

Everything else is just a bore

Everything I have to look forward to

Has a pretty painful and very imposing before

Chorus:

Dm Am Em Em Ebm Dm

O' sailor why'd you do it -What'd you do that for?

Dm Am F Em

Saying there's nothing to it -And lettin' it go by the boards

Dm Am Em Em Ebm Dm

O' sailor why'd you do it -What'd you do that for?

Dm Am F Em

Saying there's nothing to it -And lettin' it go by the boards

I have too been playing with fifty-two cards

-Just 'cause I play so far from my vest

Whatever I've got, I've got no reason to guard

What could I do, but spend my best

[Chorus (twice)]

G# G#/F C/D

And after waiting, fighting patiently on my knees

G# G#/F Cm

All the other stuff tired itself out first, not me

G# G#/F C/D

And in its wake, appeared the touch and call of a different breed

Eb Cm D Dm

One who set to get me wise and got me there and then, got me

And what a thing to know what could be instead

Oh, what a blessed curse; to see

It took the agenda from its place in my bed

Made a merry paramour of me

[Chorus once]

Dm Am Em Em Ebm Dm

O' sailor why'd you do it -What'd you do that for

Dm Am F Em

Giving me eyes to view it -As it goes by the boards

About O Sailor Chords by Fiona Apple

Learn how to play O Sailor by Fiona Apple with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “O Sailor chords”, “O Sailor guitar chords”, or “Fiona Apple O Sailor chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy O Sailor chords and for experienced players who want accurate O Sailor lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Gm, F, C, Cm, Dm, Dmaj7.

FAQ — O Sailor by Fiona Apple

How do I play "O Sailor" by Fiona Apple on guitar?

Open the free chords for "O Sailor" by Fiona Apple on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "O Sailor" by Fiona Apple free?

Yes. The chords for "O Sailor" by Fiona Apple are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "O Sailor" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "O Sailor" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "O Sailor"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "O Sailor" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "O Sailor" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "O Sailor" by Fiona Apple with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Fiona Apple below.

What key is "O Sailor" in?

The chords for "O Sailor" show the original chord names (including Gm, F, C, Cm, Dm, Dmaj7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.