Intro
Am C G Am
F C G 4x
Am G D
Am G D
[Verse 1]
Em
One hundred years in our memories
D
A palace upon the sea
Em
A maiden voyage over icy seas
F C
A terrible destiny
Em
Feast and joy, life is swell
D
This is a true fairytale
Em
Join the dance, a waltz down to hell
F C D
While the moon is shining pale
D
Ship ahoy!
Ship ahoy!
[Chorus]
C Am C G Am
She's a queen of steel from the Irish Sea
F C G
See how proudly she rides the waves
Am C G Am
Caught in pride and human vanity
F C G
We took the White Star line to our grave
[Solo]
Am 3x
G C
Am 3x
G C
[Verse 2]
Em
Destruction ahead, disaster in sight
D
A sinister streak in the air
Em
A giant of ice disguised by the night
F C
Made all passengers cry in despair
Em
The night was black as raven wings
D
When we sank to our watery grave
Em
Morning came with silent strings
F C D
There weren't many to save
D
Ship ahoy!
Ship ahoy!
[Chorus]
Am C G Am
She's a queen of steel from the Irish Sea
F C G
See how proudly she rides the waves
Am C G Am
Caught in pride and human vanity
F C G
We took the White Star line to our grave
[Solo]
A G 2x
D C 2x
A G 2x
Am
Am E G D 4x
C G Am
[Chorus 2]
Am C G Am
We watch the queen of steel from the Irish Sea
F C G
Slowly sink beneath the waves
F C G Am
While the band played: "Nearer my God to thee"
F C G
We went singing to our grave
[Outro]
Am C G Am
Hmmm
F C G
Hmmmm
Am C G Am
Oooohh
F C G
Ooooohhh
[Solo]
Am C G Am
F C G 4x