The Pogues - When the Ship Comes In: Guitar Chords
Learn to play 'When the Ship Comes In' on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
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Learn When the Ship Comes In Guitar Chords and Lyrics by The Pogues
This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform 'When the Ship Comes In' smoothly on your guitar.
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G Bm C G Oh the time will come up when the winds will stop G C G And the breeze will cease to be a-breathin G Bm Like the stillness in the wind before C G the hurricane begins, D G The hour that the ship comes in D G And the sea will split and the ships will hit D G And the sands on the shoreline will be shaking D G And the tide will sound and the waves will pound C D G And the morning will be a-breaking Oh, the fishes will laugh as they swim out of the path The seagulls, they'll be smiling The rocks on the sand will proudly stand The hour that the ship comes in Chorus: And the words that are used for to get the ship confused Will not be understood as they're spoken For the chains of the sea will have busted in the night And will be buried at the bottom of the ocean A song will lift as the mainsail shifts The boat, it drifts on to the shoreline The sun will respect every face on the deck The hour that the ship comes in Chorus: And the sands will roll out a carpet of gold For your weary toes to be touchin' And the ship's wise men will remind us again The whole wide world is watchin' The foes will rise with the sleep still in their eyes Jerk from their beds and think they're still dreamin' They'll pinch themselves and squeal and know that it's for real The hour that the ship comes in Chorus: Then they'll raise their hands, sayin' "We'll meet all your demands" But we'll shout from the bows, "Your days are numbered" And like Pharaoh's tribe, they'll be drownded in the tide Like Goliath, they'll be conquered You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsBm  C  D  G  Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play 'When the Ship Comes In' on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for 'When the Ship Comes In' by The Pogues.