Learn to play "Pirate Song" on your ukulele with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to play this song on the ukulele, 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 ukulele chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Pirate Song" smoothly on your ukulele.
F# B C# F# I wish I was a pirate ship wreck down in Mexico Where the oceans turn to silver B C# F# And the beaches turn to gold B C# F# I'd make love to some señorita in that town B C# F# Then I'd get on my boat and I'd sail the ocean round B C# F# I wish I was a pirate out there under my own flag B C# F# Running for no reason and no reason to turn back B C# F# Salt and rum on my tongue, sails tattered and torn B C# F# Laughing in the devil's face, ridin' out a storm Chorus: G#m F# B Ooooo, one of these days F# Gonna get off these highways Wake up in some bay G#m F# B With the sunshine on my face C# St. Christopher on a silver chain Say a prayer, sail away - x2 I wish I was a pirate on some ghost ship in the night With nothin' but the stars, the moon, and faith to be my guide Steady as she goes, with my back to the wind Then in a cloud of cannon smoke I'd disappear again | TransposeReset Font sizeReset Ukulele Chord DiagramsB C# F# G#m Here you can see detailed diagrams for each ukulele 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 "Pirate Song" on the guitar, check out the chords on our sister site: Guitar Chords for "Pirate Song" by Kenny Chesney.