Key: Cm · Difficulty: Intermediate · Chords: Cm, Fm, G, G#, D#, · Strumming: D DUD DU
[Verse 1] Cm There once was a ship that put to sea Fm Cm And the name of the ship was the Billy of Tea Cm The winds blew hard, her bow dipped down G Cm O blow, my bully boys, blow [Chorus] G# D# Soon may the Wellerman come Fm Cm To bring us sugar and tea and rum G# D# One day, when the tonguin’ is done, G Cm We’ll take our leave and go [Verse 2] Cm She had not been two weeks from shore Fm Cm When down on her a right whale bore Cm The captain called all hands and swore G Cm He'd take that whale in tow [Chorus] G# D# Soon may the Wellerman come Fm Cm To bring us sugar and tea and rum G# D# One day, when the tonguin’ is done, G Cm We’ll take our leave and go [Verse 3] Cm Before the boat had hit the water Fm Cm The whale's tail came up and caught her Cm All hands to the side, harpooned and fought her G Cm When she dived down below [Chorus] G# D# Soon may the Wellerman come Fm Cm To bring us sugar and tea and rum G# D# One day, when the tonguin’ is done, G Cm We’ll take our leave and go
[Verse 4] Cm No line was cut, no whale was freed; Fm Cm The Captain's mind was not of greed Cm But he belonged to the whaleman's creed; G Cm She took the ship in tow [Chorus] G# D# Soon may the Wellerman come Fm Cm To bring us sugar and tea and rum G# D# One day, when the tonguin’ is done, G Cm We’ll take our leave and go [Verse 5] Cm For forty days, or even more Fm Cm The line went slack, then tight once more Cm All boats were lost (there were only four) G Cm But still that whale did go [Chorus] G# D# Soon may the Wellerman come Fm Cm To bring us sugar and tea and rum G# D# One day, when the tonguin’ is done, G Cm We’ll take our leave and go [Verse 6] Cm As far as I've heard, the fight's still on; Fm Cm The line's not cut and the whale's not gone Cm The Wellerman makes his regular call Fm Cm To encourage the Captain, crew, and all [Chorus] G# D# Soon may the Wellerman come Fm Cm To bring us sugar and tea and rum G# D# One day, when the tonguin’ is done, G Cm We’ll take our leave and go G# D# Soon may the Wellerman come Fm Cm To bring us sugar and tea and rum G# D# One day, when the tonguin’ is done, G Cm We’ll take our leave and go
Wellerman
- Song: Wellerman
- Artist: The Longest Johns
- Album Between Wind and Water
- Release Date: June 19, 2018
ℹ️ About This Song
On the 19th of June 2018, the song was released for the album Between Wind and Water. The key of the track is C minor.
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(EADGBE)
- Key: Cm
- Chords: Cm, Fm, G, G#, D#,
- Suggested Strumming:
D DUD DU
D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
|---|---|
| Cm – x35543 Fm – 133111 G – 355433 G# – 466544 D# – xx01343 | Cm – 0333 Fm – 2013 G – 0232 G# – 1343 D# – 0331 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is The Longest Johns – Wellerman Chords in?
The Longest Johns – Wellerman Chords is in the key of Cm.
What chords do I need for The Longest Johns – Wellerman Chords?
You need Cm, Fm, G, G#, D#, to play The Longest Johns – Wellerman Chords.
Do I need a capo for The Longest Johns – Wellerman Chords?
No capo is needed to play The Longest Johns – Wellerman Chords.
How hard is The Longest Johns – Wellerman Chords to play on guitar?
The Longest Johns – Wellerman Chords is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.