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How to play this song ?

These are single notes, not chords
Each note must be played individually.

There are different notations, like:

A B C DO RE MI Sa Re Ga 1 2 3

You can distinguish the octave by the color of the note and if it is UPPERCASE (high pitch) or lowercase (low pitch). Enjoy!

Drunken Sailor

"Drunken Sailor" by Irish Rovers is typically performed in the key of D major. It is a traditional sea shanty that originated in the early 19th century and was sung by sailors during their work aboard ships. The Irish Rovers, a Canadian Irish folk group, recorded a popular version of the song in 1966. Although the composer is unknown due to the song's traditional nature, it has been passed down through generations as part of maritime folklore. An interesting fact is that "Drunken Sailor" features a repetitive and rhythmic melody, making it ideal for coordinating the efforts of sailors as they performed various tasks onboard ships. The song's lively tempo and catchy chorus have made it a staple in folk music and a favorite among audiences at maritime-themed events.

Drunken Sailor - Irish Rovers

b b b b b b b e g b - What will we c with a drunken sailor?
a a a a a a a d f# a - What will we c with a drunken sailor?
b b b b b b b c# d e - What will we c with a drunken sailor?
d b a g e e - Early in the morning!

b b b b e g b - Way hay and up she rises
a a a a d f# a - Way hay and up she rises
b b a b c# d e - Way hay and up she rises
d b a g e e - Early in the morning!

b b b b b b b e g b - Shave his belly with a rusty razor
a a a a a a a d f# a - Shave his belly with a rusty razor
b b b b b b b c# d e - Shave his belly with a rusty razor
d b a g e e - Early in the morning!

b b b b e g b - Way hay and up she rises
a a a a d f# a - Way hay and up she rises
b b a b c# d e - Way hay and up she rises
d b a g e e - Early in the morning!

b b b b e g b - Put him in a long boat till his sober
a a a a d f# a - Put him in a long boat till his sober
b b a b c# d e - Put him in a long boat till his sober
d b a g e e - Early in the morning!

b b b b e g b - Way hay and up she rises
a a a a d f# a - Way hay and up she rises
b b a b c# d e - Way hay and up she rises
d b a g e e - Early in the morning!

b b b b e g b - Stick him in a barrel with a hosepipe on him
a a a a d f# a - Stick him in a barrel with a hosepipe on him
b b a b c# d e - Stick him in a barrel with a hosepipe on him
d b a g e e - Early in the morning!

b b b b e g b - Way hay and up she rises
a a a a d f# a - Way hay and up she rises
b b a b c# d e - Way hay and up she rises
d b a g e e - Early in the morning!

b b b b b b b e g b - Put him in the bed with the captain's daughter
a a a a a a a d f# a - Put him in the bed with the captain's daughter
b b b b b b b c# d e - Put him in the bed with the captain's daughter
d b a g e e - Early in the morning!

b b b b e g b - Way hay and up she rises
a a a a d f# a - Way hay and up she rises
b b a b c# d e - Way hay and up she rises
d b a g e e - Early in the morning!

b b b b b b b e g b - That's what we c with a drunken sailor
a a a a a a a d f# a - That's what we c with a drunken sailor
b b b b b b b c# d e - That's what we c with a drunken sailor
d b a g e e - Early in the morning!

b b b b e g b - Way hay and up she rises
a a a a d f# a - Way hay and up she rises
b b a b c# d e - Way hay and up she rises
d b a g e e - Early in the morning!