Al Stewart – Hanno The Navigator (Guitar)
Capo 1
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Chords
[Verse 1]
N.C.
It's a good day
N.C.
For going to sea
N.C.
D A G D There's an open sky and a steady breeze D A G D Out beyond the Pillars of Hercules. Bm A D Above the foam-kissed waves seagulls scream G D D A Up in the masts of our trireme D A And it's a good day G D For going to sea D A G D Hanno the Navigator said to me.
[Chorus]
D A Wa-ter Em Bm Wa-ter D G From horizon to horizon D A D All I see is water
[Verse 2]
D A G D Steer beyond all maps and charts D A G D Down along the coast of Africa. D A G D The first Phoenicians on this beach, D A G D Where the monkeys gibber and the parakeets screech. Bm A D Strangest women run wild down there, G D D A Covered head to toe in fur and hair. D A They fight like demons, G D Better let them be, D A G D Hanno the Navigator said to me.
[Chorus]
D A Wa-ter Em Bm Wa-ter D G From horizon to horizon D A D All I see is water
[Bridge]
Em Bm When you pull close to your fire at night D A With your family framed in the candlelight, Em Bm Safe inside these walls of stone D A In the only village you've ever known. G Bm The rain-soaked moon plays splintered crystal D A D Shadows on your windowsill. G Bm Like sparks of light in the shifting skies, D A D Our ancient ships go sailing still on
[Chorus]
D A Wa-ter Em Bm Wa-ter D G When my sailing days are done D A D I'll seek Poseidon's daughter.
[Verse 3]
D A G D Oarsmen pull and curse and sweat D A G D Underneath this creaking deck. D A G D At night I hear their stories told, D A G D Strong through storms and weak for gold. Bm A D Carthage stands like an azure pearl G D D A Here in the middle of the known world. D A And it's a good day G D For going to sea D A G D Hanno the Navigator said to me.
[Chorus]
D A Wa-ter Em Bm Wa-ter D G From horizon to horizon D A D All I see is water D A Wa-ter Em Bm Wa-ter D G When my sailing days are done D A D I'll seek Poseidon's daughter.
[Outro]
D A It's a good day G D For going to sea D A G D Hanno the Navigator said to me.