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Captain Of A Shipwreck

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 C   G(repeat)
I was lost until you found me
You're the AmreaFson for my Gtoday
Was tempest FtosGsed, now I sleep Csoundly
Thanks to GyoFu I gladly Csay
Chorus:
That if your Ggoldmine comes up Cempty
I'll be Gthere to work the Cclaim
If you're a Emcaptain of a Fshipwreck
                 C            G    C   G(repeat)
I'll be firstmate    to your shame
 C   G(repeat)
Trust in me to share your burden
Stand by Amyou   Fwhere I Gbelong
When life FbrGings the day Cuncertain
I will Gsoothe you     Fwith my Csong
Chorus:
And if your goldmine comes up empty
I'll be there to work the claim
If you're a captain of a shipwreck
I'll be first mate to your shame
 C   G(repeat)
Fear no flood in stormy weather
Fear no AmfirFe   if winds aGrise
Flesh and FblGood, I'm yours foCrever
And forGever,    Fit never Cdies
Chorus:
And if your goldmine comes up empty
I'll be there to work the claim
If you're a captain of a shipwreck
I'll be first mate to your shame
If you're a Emcaptain of a Fshipwreck
You can Emfind me up on the Ftop deck
You'll be Emcaptain of a Fshipwreck
                 C            G    C   G(repeat)
I'll be firstmate    to your shame.

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Captain Of A Shipwreck

by Neil Diamond

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

C G

(repeat)

I was lost until you found me

Am F G

You're the reason for my today

F G C

Was tempest tossed, now I sleep soundly

G F C

Thanks to you I gladly say

Chorus:

G C

That if your goldmine comes up empty

G C

I'll be there to work the claim

Em F

If you're a captain of a shipwreck

C G C G

(repeat)

I'll be firstmate to your shame

C G

(repeat)

Trust in me to share your burden

Am F G

Stand by you where I belong

F G C

When life brings the day uncertain

G F C

I will soothe you with my song

Chorus:

And if your goldmine comes up empty

I'll be there to work the claim

If you're a captain of a shipwreck

I'll be first mate to your shame

C G

(repeat)

Fear no flood in stormy weather

Am F G

Fear no fire if winds arise

F G C

Flesh and blood, I'm yours forever

G F C

And forever, it never dies

Chorus:

And if your goldmine comes up empty

I'll be there to work the claim

If you're a captain of a shipwreck

I'll be first mate to your shame

Em F

If you're a captain of a shipwreck

Em F

You can find me up on the top deck

Em F

You'll be captain of a shipwreck

C G C G

(repeat)

I'll be firstmate to your shame.

About Captain Of A Shipwreck Chords by Neil Diamond

Learn how to play Captain Of A Shipwreck by Neil Diamond with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Captain Of A Shipwreck chords”, “Captain Of A Shipwreck guitar chords”, or “Neil Diamond Captain Of A Shipwreck 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 Captain Of A Shipwreck chords and for experienced players who want accurate Captain Of A Shipwreck lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, G, Am, F, Em.

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What key is "Captain Of A Shipwreck" in?

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