Learn to play "South Australia" on your guitar with our chord guide. 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.
D In South Australia I was born Heave away, Haul away In South Australia 'round Cape Horn We're bound for South Australia Chorus: D G D Haul away your rolling king G D G D Heave away, Haul away D A D Haul away oh hear me sing D A D We're bound for South Australia D G D As I walked out one morning fair G D G D Heave away, haul away D A D 'Twas there I met Miss Nancy Blair D A D We're bound for South Australia Chorus There's just one thing that's on my mind Heave away, haul away That's leaving Nancy Blair behind We're bound for South Australia Chorus And as we wallop 'round Cape Horn Heave away, haul away You'll wish to God you've never been born We're bound for South Australia Chorus In South Australia I was born Heave away, haul away In South Australia 'round Cape Horn We're bound for South Australia Chorus - x2 | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsA ![]() D ![]() G ![]() 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 "South Australia" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "South Australia" by The Pogues.