The Captain Wifes Lament Chords

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DmThe ship sailed into harbor afGmter fifteen months at sea

The Dmcaptain hit the tavern with his Acrew of fifty-three

DmAfter drinking up their pay they Gmstaggered through the town

But Dmall the inns and public houses turned the Asailors Dmdown

The Dmcaptain said "Fear not, me lads you Gmall can come with me

I Dmlive just 'round the corner, and you Aall can stay for free"

But Dmwhen the captain's wife awoke upGmon the break of day

TheyDm say that you could hear her wailin' Clear to ABot'ny DmBay...

She said there's Dseamen all around the bed and Gseamen on the floor

DSeamen in the bathroom and beAhind the closet door

there's Bmseamen in the F♯fireplace and Bmseamen in the F♯hall

The Gliving room is Dcarpeted with Gseamen, Awall to Dwall

there's Dseamen in the entryway and Gseamen on the stair

And Dworst of all, there's even seamen Ain me underwear

there's Bmsome behind the F♯larder and benBmeath the table, F♯too

I Gdo believe your Dseamen got inGto me AIrish Dstew

there's Dseamen here in front of me and Gseamen in the rear

My GDod, there's even seamen hangingA from the chandelier

there's Bmseamen on the F♯windowsill and Bmseamen in the F♯yard

The Gseamen even Dleft a stain upGon the ASaint BerDnard

AlDthough I am a patient wife 'tis Gmore than I can bear

To Dwake up in the morning with your Aseamen in my hair

I Dne'er again do Gwish to see thee Ddarken up my Adoor

So Gclean up all your Dseamen and come Ground my Away no Dmore

So Gclean up all your Dseamen and come Ground my Away no Dmore!