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Little Sailor

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(FIRST VERSE)
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GCan I truCst something Amfar from the eyeG  
GCan I speCak without you, Amtaming my Gmind
AmIndustrGy could take the Cbest of mGe
AmThis indusGtry could swallow Call of Gme
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CHold on Little SailoDr, it will Embe alrigGht 
CI know you'll be braveDr, best behavEmior tonigGht
CWe got so cDlose to the Gfame and the lights
GWatching the stars tConight 
Little SDailor, let's sail Emtonight
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(SECOND VERSE)
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GCan I liCve inside a bubAmble, we call hGome 
GWilling Cto anything, if I wAmrite a hit sGong
AmAnd I'll ride this tiGde, I'll put some Cmakeup Gon 
AmAnd I'll shock the crGowd, cause it will Csell my Gsong 
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(CHORUS)
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CHold on Little SailorD, it will Embe alrighGt
CI know you'll be bravDer, best behavEmior tonigGht 
CWe got so cDlose to the Gfame and the lights
GWatching the stars tConight
Little SDailor, let's sail tonEmight 
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(BRIDGE)
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CSix different managers, Dall filled with good intent 
EmThey promised me the world, I Gain't seen nothing yet
CWork hard to stay alive, Dwork hard to pay the rent 
EmStill need my mom and dad, they Gmust be heaven sent 
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(CHORUS)
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CHold on Little SailoDr, it will Embe alrigGht
CI know you'll be bravDer, best behavEmior tonigGht 
CWe got so cDlose to the Gfame and the lights 
GWatching the stars tConight
Little SDailor, let's sail toniEmght

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Little Sailor

by Sam Smith

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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(FIRST VERSE)

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G C Am G

Can I trust something far from the eye

G C Am G

Can I speak without you, taming my mind

Am G C G

Industry could take the best of me

Am G C G

This industry could swallow all of me

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(CHORUS)

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C D Em G

Hold on Little Sailor, it will be alright

C D Em G

I know you'll be braver, best behavior tonight

C D G

We got so close to the fame and the lights

G C

Watching the stars tonight

D Em

Little Sailor, let's sail tonight

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(SECOND VERSE)

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G C Am G

Can I live inside a bubble, we call home

G C Am G

Willing to anything, if I write a hit song

Am G C G

And I'll ride this tide, I'll put some makeup on

Am G C G

And I'll shock the crowd, cause it will sell my song

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(CHORUS)

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C D Em G

Hold on Little Sailor, it will be alright

C D Em G

I know you'll be braver, best behavior tonight

C D G

We got so close to the fame and the lights

G C

Watching the stars tonight

D Em

Little Sailor, let's sail tonight

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(BRIDGE)

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C D

Six different managers, all filled with good intent

Em G

They promised me the world, I ain't seen nothing yet

C D

Work hard to stay alive, work hard to pay the rent

Em G

Still need my mom and dad, they must be heaven sent

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(CHORUS)

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C D Em G

Hold on Little Sailor, it will be alright

C D Em G

I know you'll be braver, best behavior tonight

C D G

We got so close to the fame and the lights

G C

Watching the stars tonight

D Em

Little Sailor, let's sail tonight

About Little Sailor Chords by Sam Smith

Learn how to play Little Sailor by Sam Smith with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Little Sailor chords”, “Little Sailor guitar chords”, or “Sam Smith Little 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 Little Sailor chords and for experienced players who want accurate Little Sailor lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, C, Am, D, Em.

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The chords for "Little Sailor" show the original chord names (including G, C, Am, D, Em). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.