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William Finn - Sailing

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C......................Am  
I'd rather be sailing, yes, I would,
Dm.........G  
On an open sea.
.....C....................Am  
I'd stand at the railing, if I could,
Dm................G  
Feeling wild and free.
.....C............................. G  
The sun is on my neck, the wind is in my face,
....Am..........F......G  
The water's incredibly blue.
....C.......................Am  
And I'd rather be sailing, yes, I'd wanna go sail,
....F.........G.......C  
And then come home to you.
F....................G  
Sex is good, but I'd rather be sailing.
F.....................G  
Food is nice, but I'd rather be sailing.
Dm........................Am.................F.........G  
People are swell, but I'd rather be sailing over the horizon.
C......................Am  
I'd rather be sailing, yes, I would,
Dm.........G  
On an open sea.
.....C....................Am  
I'd stand at the railing, if I could,
Dm................G  
Feeling wild and free.
.....C............................. G  
The sun is on my neck, the wind is in my face,
....Am..........F......G  
The water's incredibly blue.
....C.......................Am  
And I'd rather be sailing, yes, I'd wanna go sail,
....F.........G.......C  
And then come home to you.
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About William Finn - Sailing Chords by Misc Unsigned Bands

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