Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E) Verse 1: A D We built a mighty ship A D We set her on the sea A D7 Standing on that mighty ship A D A D Twenty men and me Verse 2: A D My face had burned to leather A D Whiskers thick upon my chin A D I turned in all directions A D A But my compass wouldn't spin
Interlude: A D E Ooooo ooooo A OOOOoo Oooooo Verse 3: A D From my hammock I rose up A D I pulled on my woolen socks A D And I bent my ear to listen A D A To the voices on the rocks Verse 4: A D On that shining crystal shore A D My eyes did squint to see A D Three pairs of scarlet lips A D A Singing harmony Interlude: A D A Ooooo ooooo A OOOOoo Oooooo Verse 5: A D "Clog your ears!" cried the captain A D "Cast your eyes down to the floor" A D But no order could restrain me A D A From the voices on the shore Verse 6: A D We built a mighty ship Am D We sailed her mighty fast Am A D On that ship I would remain Am A Am Had I been chained to the mast