By Gigi Perez
Introduction:
Gigi Perez’s “Sailor” is a captivating song about a passionate and intense relationship. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a romantic encounter, using nautical imagery to express the depth of feeling and the intoxicating nature of the connection. The song blends intimate lyrics with a catchy melody.
Guitar Chords for Sailor:
This arrangement uses C major (C), E minor (Em), and G major (G). The chords are relatively simple, allowing the focus to remain on the song’s evocative lyrics and melody.
(Intro)
[C] [C] [Em] [Em] (x2)
(Verse 1)
[C] [Em]
I saw her in the rightest way
[G]
Looking like Anne Hathaway
[C] [Em]
Laughing while she hit her pen
[G]
And coughed, and coughed
[C] [Em]
And then, she came up to my knees
[G]
Begging, baby, would you please?
[C] [Em]
Do the things you said you’d do
[G]
To me, to me
(Chorus)
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[C] [Em]
Oh, won’t you kiss me on the mouth and love me like a sailor?
[G]
And when you get a taste, can you tell me what’s my flavor?
[C] [Em]
I don’t believe in God, but I believe that you’re my savior
[G]
My mom says that she’s worried, but I’m covered in His favor
[C] [Em]
And when we’re getting dirty, I forget all that is wrong
[G]
I sleep so I can see you ’cause I hate to wait so long
[C] [Em]
I sleep so I can see you and I hate to wait so long
[G] [G]
(Verse 2)
[C] [Em]
She took my fingers to her mouth
[G]
The kind of thing that makes you proud
[C] [Em]
That nothing else had ever
[G]
Worked out, worked out
[C] [Em]
And maybe I tried other things
[G]
But nothing can capture the sting
[C] [Em] [G]
Of the venom, she’s gonna spit out right now
(Chorus)
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[C] [Em]
Oh, won’t you kiss me on the mouth and love me like a sailor?
[G]
And when you get a taste, can you tell me what’s my flavor?
[C] [Em]
I don’t believe in God, but I believe that you’re my savior
[G]
I know that you’ve been worried, but you’re dripping in my favor
[C] [Em]
And when we’re getting dirty, I forget all that is wrong
[G]
I sleep so I can see you ’cause I hate to wait so long
[C] [Em]
I sleep so I can see you and I hate to wait so long
[G] [G]
(Outro)
[C] [Em]
And we can run away to the walls inside your house
[G]
I can be the cat, baby, you can be the mouse
[C] [Em]
And we can laugh off things that we know nothing about
[G]
We can go forever until you wanna sit it out
Tips for Playing Sailor on Guitar:
- Chord Changes: Practice smooth transitions between the three chords (C, Em, G). A consistent rhythm is key to making the transitions sound elegant.
- Strumming Pattern: A simple, steady strumming pattern works well for this song. Experiment with variations in the chorus to create emphasis.
- Tempo: A moderate tempo allows the intimacy of the lyrics to be felt and the chord progression to be easily executed.
- Dynamics: Vary strumming intensity to enhance the emotional arc – softly during the verses, more forcefully during the chorus.
Conclusion:
“Sailor” is a delightful song full of romantic energy. Mastering these simple chords and applying subtle rhythmic variations will allow you to create a captivating performance that evokes the song’s passionate mood.
