Drunken Sailor chords
A capstan shanty sung to keep sailors in rhythm. The D minor and C pattern gives it a stomping, modal feel.
- Chords
- 3
- Level
- Beginner
- Time
- 4/4
How to play it
You need 3 chords: Dm, C and A. The change you'll make most is C to Dm, so practice switching between those two slowly before playing along.
Each box is one bar of 4/4 time. Strum the chord on the beat, and change when the next box starts. A slash means keep playing the same chord.
Questions
What chords are in Drunken Sailor?
This arrangement uses Dm, C and A.
Is Drunken Sailor easy to play on guitar?
Yes. It only needs 3 open chords, so it's a good beginner song.