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Someday My Ship Will Sail

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CI will walk Fthis road Cawhile
FI will Cwalk it G7with a Csmile 
I will take it Fin my Cstride
FSomeday CI'll be G7satisCfied 
Life is just a Fpassing Cmoment
On an never G7ending Ctrail
Though my pathway Fwanders Cfor awhile
Someday my G7ship will Csail 
CI will walk Fthis road Cawhile
FI will Cwalk it G7with a Csmile 
I will take it Fin my Cstride
FSomeday CI'll be G7satisCfied
There's etern-iFty beCfore me
Just beyond the G7darkening Cveil
But my spirit Fhungers Cto go on
Someday my G7ship will Csail 
I Cwill walk tFhis road aCwhile
FI will Cwalk it G7with a Csmile 
I will take it Fin my Cstride
FSomeday CI'll be G7satisCfied

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The story behind the song

Johnny Cash, often called the "Man in Black," was a singer-songwriter known for his deep voice and music that explored themes of sorrow, moral struggle, and redemption. Growing up on gospel music, he rose to fame in the 1950s rockabilly scene. His distinctive sound, often characterized by train-like guitar rhythms, and his humble yet rebellious demeanor, shaped his unique artistic world. Playing "Someday My Ship Will Sail" connects you to an artist who found profound meaning in life's journey, often through hardship and hope.

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Someday My Ship Will Sail

by Johnny Cash

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

C F C

I will walk this road awhile

F C G7 C

I will walk it with a smile

F C

I will take it in my stride

F C G7 C

Someday I'll be satisfied

F C

Life is just a passing moment

G7 C

On an never ending trail

F C

Though my pathway wanders for awhile

G7 C

Someday my ship will sail

C F C

I will walk this road awhile

F C G7 C

I will walk it with a smile

F C

I will take it in my stride

F C G7 C

Someday I'll be satisfied

F C

There's etern-ity before me

G7 C

Just beyond the darkening veil

F C

But my spirit hungers to go on

G7 C

Someday my ship will sail

C F C

I will walk this road awhile

F C G7 C

I will walk it with a smile

F C

I will take it in my stride

F C G7 C

Someday I'll be satisfied

About Someday My Ship Will Sail Chords by Johnny Cash

Learn how to play Someday My Ship Will Sail by Johnny Cash with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Someday My Ship Will Sail chords”, “Someday My Ship Will Sail guitar chords”, or “Johnny Cash Someday My Ship Will Sail 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 Someday My Ship Will Sail chords and for experienced players who want accurate Someday My Ship Will Sail lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, F, G7.

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What key is "Someday My Ship Will Sail" in?

The chords for "Someday My Ship Will Sail" show the original chord names (including C, F, G7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.