Now playing

The Bonnie Ship The Diamond

Chords

4.731 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Aminor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

BONNIE SHIP THE DIAMOND  Capo 2nd (optional)
THE DAmIAMOND IS A SEmHIP MY LADS 
FOR THE DAmAVIES STRAITS WE ARE EmBOUND
THE QAmUAY IT IS ALL GEmARNISH-ED WITH BCONNIE LGASSIES RAmOUND
CAPTAIN TAmHOMPSON GIVES THE EmORDER TO SAmAIL THE OCEAN WEmIDE
FOR THE AmSUN THAT NEVER SEmETS MY LADS 
NOR DCARKNESS DGIMS THE SAmKY
FOR ITS CAmHEER UP MY LADS LET YOUR HEARTS NEVER FAIL
FOR THE BCONNIE SHIP THE DEmIAMOND GOES A HCUNTING GFOR A WAmHALE
ALOAmNG THE QUAY AT PEmETERHEID THE LAmASSIES STAND AEmROON
AmPULLOVER PULLED AEmBOOT THEM AND THE SCALT-TEARS RGUNNIN AmDOON
DAmONT YOU WEEP MY BEmONNIE WEE LASS THOUGH AmYOU BE LEFT BEHEmIND
FOR THE RAmOSE WILL GROW ON GREmEENLANDS ICE 
BEFCORE WE CHGANGE OOR MAmINDS
HERES A HEALTH TAE THE RESOLUTION,  LIKEWISE THE ELIZA SWAN
THREE CHEERS FOR THE BATTLER O MONTROSE
AND THE DIAMOND, SHIP OF FAME
WE WEAR THE TROOSERS O THE WHITE & THE JACKETS O THE BLUE
WHEN WE GET BACK TAE PETERHEID, WE'LL HAE SWEETHEARTS ANEW
IT WILL BE BRIGHT BY DAY AND NIGHT 
WHEN THE GREENLAND LADS COME HAME
OOR SHIP FILLED UP WI OIL MY LADS AND MONEY TAE OOR NAME
WELL MAKE THE CRADLES FOR TAE ROCK 
AND THE BLANKETS FOR TAE TEAR
AND EVERY LASS IN PETERHEID SING HUSH-A-BYE,  MY DEAR
John Crook 2014

All chords in this song (4)

🎸 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

The Bonnie Ship The Diamond

by The Corries

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 2 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

BONNIE SHIP THE DIAMOND Capo 2nd (optional)

Am Em

THE DIAMOND IS A SHIP MY LADS

Am Em

FOR THE DAVIES STRAITS WE ARE BOUND

Am Em C G Am

THE QUAY IT IS ALL GARNISH-ED WITH BONNIE LASSIES ROUND

Am Em Am Em

CAPTAIN THOMPSON GIVES THE ORDER TO SAIL THE OCEAN WIDE

Am Em

FOR THE SUN THAT NEVER SETS MY LADS

C G Am

NOR DARKNESS DIMS THE SKY

FOR ITS CHEER UP MY LADS LET YOUR HEARTS NEVER FAIL

C Em C G Am

FOR THE BONNIE SHIP THE DIAMOND GOES A HUNTING FOR A WHALE

Am Em Am Em

ALONG THE QUAY AT PETERHEID THE LASSIES STAND AROON

Am Em C G Am

PULLOVER PULLED ABOOT THEM AND THE SALT-TEARS RUNNIN DOON

Am Em Am Em

DONT YOU WEEP MY BONNIE WEE LASS THOUGH YOU BE LEFT BEHIND

Am Em

FOR THE ROSE WILL GROW ON GREENLANDS ICE

C G Am

BEFORE WE CHANGE OOR MINDS

HERES A HEALTH TAE THE RESOLUTION, LIKEWISE THE ELIZA SWAN

THREE CHEERS FOR THE BATTLER O MONTROSE

AND THE DIAMOND, SHIP OF FAME

WE WEAR THE TROOSERS O THE WHITE & THE JACKETS O THE BLUE

WHEN WE GET BACK TAE PETERHEID, WE'LL HAE SWEETHEARTS ANEW

IT WILL BE BRIGHT BY DAY AND NIGHT

WHEN THE GREENLAND LADS COME HAME

OOR SHIP FILLED UP WI OIL MY LADS AND MONEY TAE OOR NAME

WELL MAKE THE CRADLES FOR TAE ROCK

AND THE BLANKETS FOR TAE TEAR

AND EVERY LASS IN PETERHEID SING HUSH-A-BYE, MY DEAR

John Crook 2014

About The Bonnie Ship The Diamond Chords by The Corries

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

FAQ — The Bonnie Ship The Diamond by The Corries

How do I play "The Bonnie Ship The Diamond" by The Corries on guitar?

Open the free chords for "The Bonnie Ship The Diamond" by The Corries 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 "The Bonnie Ship The Diamond" by The Corries free?

Yes. The chords for "The Bonnie Ship The Diamond" by The Corries are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "The Bonnie Ship The Diamond" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "The Bonnie Ship The Diamond"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "The Bonnie Ship The Diamond" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "The Bonnie Ship The Diamond" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "The Bonnie Ship The Diamond" by The Corries with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by The Corries below.

What key is "The Bonnie Ship The Diamond" in?

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