Guitar chords Sailing

Sailing was originally penned by Gavin Sutherland in 1972 as a folk song. It was popularized by Rod Stewart in 1975 when released as a single from his album Atlantic Crossing. The song talks about the desire to return home and the feeling of freedom sailing brings. Although many think it reflects Stewarts sailing experiences, it has been interpreted to convey feelings of hope and liberation.

Key:  C 
       
C
            
Am
            
F
              
C
 
I am sailing, I am sailing home again 'cross the sea.
     
D7
             
Am
            
Dm
              
C
    
G
 
I am sailing stormy waters, to be near you, to be free.

      
C
           
Am
            
F
               
C
 
I am flying, I am flying like a bird 'cross the sky.
      
D7
            
Am
                 
Dm
              
C
    
G
 
I am flying passing high clouds, to be near you, to be free.

        
C
                
Am
                
F
                
C
 
Can you hear me, can you hear me, thru the dark night far away?
     
D7
             
Am
           
Dm
                
C
    
G
 
I am dying, forever trying to be with you; who can say?
        
C
                
Am
                
F
                
C
 
Can you hear me, can you hear me, thru the dark night far away?
     
D7
             
Am
           
Dm
                
C
    
G
 
I am dying, forever trying to be with you; who can say?

       
C
               
Am
             
F
              
C
 
We are sailing, we are sailing home again 'cross the sea.
       
D7
             
Am
            
Dm
              
C
     
G
 
We are sailing stormy waters, to be near you, to be free.

G
              
Dm
              
C
 
Oh Lord, to be near you, to be free.
G
              
Dm
              
C
 
Oh Lord, to be near you, to be free.
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