Learn to play "Valparaiso" 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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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 "Valparaiso" smoothly on your guitar.
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Em Chase the dog star Over the sea Home where my true love is waiting for me C Rope the south wind G Canvas the stars Am Bm Harness the moonlight C G So she can safely go C Bm Em Round the Cape Horn to Valparaiso Red the port light Starboard the green How will she know of the devils I've seen Cross in the sky, star of the sea Under the moonlight, there she can safely go Round the Cape Horn to Valparaiso Valparaiso A/C# D Em D And every road I walked would take me down to the sea C D Em With every broken promise in my sack C D Em C And every love would always send the ship of my heart Am Em D Em Over the rolling sea If I should die And water's my grave She'll never know if I'm damned or I'm saved See the ghost fly over the sea Under the moonlight, there she can safely go Round the Cape Horn to Valparaiso Valparaiso - x3 You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsAm ![]() A ![]() C ![]() C# ![]() D ![]() Em ![]() G ![]() Bm ![]() 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 "Valparaiso" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Valparaiso" by Sting.