This single was released on 25 January 2021. The vocals are by The Wellermen, the music is produced by The Wellermen, and the lyrics are written by The Wellermen .
This song is originally in the key of C Minor. You can change it to any key you want, using the Transpose option. The average tempo is 95 BPM. These chords are simple and easy to play on the guitar, ukulele or piano.
This song is originally in the key of C Minor. You can change it to any key you want, using the Transpose option. The average tempo is 95 BPM. These chords are simple and easy to play on the guitar, ukulele or piano.
Original Key: C Minor Time Signature: 4/4 Tempo: 95 Suggested Strumming: DU,DU,DU,DU c h o r d z o n e . o r g [INTRO] Cm . [VERSE ONE] Cm There once was a ship that put to sea Cm The name of the ship was the Billy of Tea Cm The winds blew up, her bow dipped down Cm O blow, my bully boys, blow (Huh!) www.chordzone.org [CHORUS] Ab Eb Soon may the Wellerman come Fm Cm To bring us sugar and tea and rum Ab Eb One day, when the tonguin' is done Fm Cm We'll take our leave and go [VERSE TWO] Cm She had not been two weeks from shore Ab Cm When down on her, a right whale bore Cm The captain called all hands and swore He'd take that whale in tow (Huh!) www.chordzone.org [CHORUS] Ab Eb Soon may the Wellerman come Fm Cm To bring us sugar and tea and rum Ab Eb One day, when the tonguin' is done Fm Cm We'll take our leave and go [VERSE THREE] Cm Before the boat had hit the water Ab Cm The whale's tail came up and caught her Cm All hands to the side, harpooned and fought her Cm When she dived down low (Huh!) [CHORUS] Ab Eb Soon may the Wellerman come Fm Cm To bring us sugar and tea and rum Ab Eb One day, when the tonguin' is done Fm Cm We'll take our leave and go [VERSE FOUR] Cm No line was cut, no whale was freed Ab Cm T 4he Captain's mind was not of greed But he belonged to the Wellerman's creed Ab Cm She took that ship in tow (Huh!) [CHORUS] Ab Eb Soon may the Wellerman come Fm Cm To bring us sugar and tea and rum Ab Eb One day, when the tonguin' is done Fm Cm We'll take our leave and go [VERSE] Cm For forty days, or even more Ab Cm The line went slack, then tight once more Cm All boats were lost, there were only four Ab Cm But still that whale did go (Huh!) [CHORUS] Ab Eb Soon may the Wellerman come Fm Cm To bring us sugar and tea and rum Ab Eb One day, when the tonguin' is done Fm Cm We'll take our leave and go [VERSE] Cm As far as I've heard, the fight's still on Ab Cm The line's not cut and the whale's not gone Cm The Wellerman makes his regular call Ab Cm To encourage the Captain, crew, and all (Huh!) [CHORUS] Ab Eb Soon may the Wellerman come Fm Cm To bring us sugar and tea and rum Ab Eb One day, when the tonguin' is done Fm Cm We'll take our leave and go Ab Eb Soon may the Wellerman come Fm Cm To bring us sugar and tea and rum Ab Eb One day, when the tonguin' is done Fm Cm We'll take our leave and go
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