Sloop John B (song to play!)

Description

This version of the Sloop John B uses the slow-stroke variation of the classic rhythm pattern to create a bit of an Island Music feel for the song.

THE SLOOP JOHN B

(G)We come on the sloop John B

My grandfather and me

Around Nassau town we did (D)roam

Drinking all (G)night

Got into a (C)fight

Well I (G)feel so broke up

(D)I want to go (G)home

So (G)hoist up the John B's sail

See how the mainsail sets

Call for the Captain ashore

Let me go (D)home, let me go (G)home

I wanna go (C)home

Well I (G)feel so broke up

(D)I wanna go home

The first mate he got drunk

And broke in the Cap'n's trunk

The constable had to come and take him away

Sheriff John Stone

Why don't you leave me alone

Well I feel so broke up I wanna go home

So hoist up the John B's sail...