Chords for Loss of the Marion
Tempo:
89.95 bpm
Chords used:
G
D
C
Am
Tuning:Standard Tuning (EADGBE)Capo:+0fret
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[G]
[C] [D]
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[G] In 1915 [Am] on the 10th day in June, [D] At Spirk Wharf the [G] Marion lay,
Prepared for the banks [C] as was custom to do, [D] All loaded with [G] capelin for pay.
To in from the north [C] west to find some and breathe, [D] As Lake Jones and St [G] Jack's each neared.
And the boys in the bar [C] so made plans for the night, [D] When they all go ashore [G] in St Clair.
Some were uneasy, [C] there'd be trouble they said, [D] As Lake Jones was noted [G] to fight.
At the cafe the prince [C] on the last trip he made, [D] A Frenchman [G] had threatened his life.
The challenge to fight [C] was as soon that night, [D] As he'd find some liquor [G] and cream.
And the French captain then [C] warned the Marion men, [D] He would answer their challenge [G] at sea.
Next day the [C] Marion set [Am] sail again, [D] And so, so the story [G] remains.
And the French queen for all [C] her weight and care as well, [D] Saw a fellow close by [G] in her way.
[D] She's a fortune-based looter, [G] and an outlaw the banks, [C] Full of my hearty fortune, [D] babe, and.
[G] But some on the cape [C] were rumoured to say, [D] She'd be never heard from [G] again.
Fate that befell [C] the [Am] Marion men, [D] And sooner will never [G] be known.
But a trace or no tidings [C] were ever again, [D] She'd be heard from those waiting [G] at home.
Some say the Frenchman [C] was true [Am] to his words, [D] Some say he confessed, for [G] he died.
That he scuttled the Marion, [C] settled the debt, [D] Not taking one man or [G] two side.
Families of Skinners [C] and Ballots and Miles, [D] Grieved for the loved ones [G] at home.
And the Newfoundland story [C] of Lost Toonsie, [D] Was told so often [G] before.
[D] She's a fortune-based looter, [G] and an outlaw the banks, [C] Full of my hearty fortune, [D] babe, and.
[G] Never no more will [Am] see that white light, [D] With a dip-flapping in to [G] the wind.
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[G] In 1915 [Am] on the 10th day in June, [D] At Spirk Wharf the [G] Marion lay,
Prepared for the banks [C] as was custom to do, [D] All loaded with [G] capelin for pay.
To in from the north [C] west to find some and breathe, [D] As Lake Jones and St [G] Jack's each neared.
And the boys in the bar [C] so made plans for the night, [D] When they all go ashore [G] in St Clair.
Some were uneasy, [C] there'd be trouble they said, [D] As Lake Jones was noted [G] to fight.
At the cafe the prince [C] on the last trip he made, [D] A Frenchman [G] had threatened his life.
The challenge to fight [C] was as soon that night, [D] As he'd find some liquor [G] and cream.
And the French captain then [C] warned the Marion men, [D] He would answer their challenge [G] at sea.
Next day the [C] Marion set [Am] sail again, [D] And so, so the story [G] remains.
And the French queen for all [C] her weight and care as well, [D] Saw a fellow close by [G] in her way.
[D] She's a fortune-based looter, [G] and an outlaw the banks, [C] Full of my hearty fortune, [D] babe, and.
[G] But some on the cape [C] were rumoured to say, [D] She'd be never heard from [G] again.
Fate that befell [C] the [Am] Marion men, [D] And sooner will never [G] be known.
But a trace or no tidings [C] were ever again, [D] She'd be heard from those waiting [G] at home.
Some say the Frenchman [C] was true [Am] to his words, [D] Some say he confessed, for [G] he died.
That he scuttled the Marion, [C] settled the debt, [D] Not taking one man or [G] two side.
Families of Skinners [C] and Ballots and Miles, [D] Grieved for the loved ones [G] at home.
And the Newfoundland story [C] of Lost Toonsie, [D] Was told so often [G] before.
[D] She's a fortune-based looter, [G] and an outlaw the banks, [C] Full of my hearty fortune, [D] babe, and.
[G] Never no more will [Am] see that white light, [D] With a dip-flapping in to [G] the wind.
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[G] _ _ _ In 1915 [Am] on the 10th day in June, [D] At Spirk Wharf the [G] Marion lay,
_ Prepared for the banks [C] as was custom to do, [D] All loaded with [G] capelin for pay.
To in from the north [C] west to find some and breathe, [D] As Lake Jones and St [G] Jack's each neared.
And the boys in the bar [C] so made plans for the night, [D] When they all go ashore [G] in St Clair.
_ Some were uneasy, [C] there'd be trouble they said, [D] As Lake Jones was noted [G] to fight.
At the cafe the prince [C] on the last trip he made, [D] A Frenchman [G] had threatened his life.
The challenge to fight [C] was as soon that night, [D] As he'd find some liquor [G] and cream.
And the French captain then [C] warned the Marion men, [D] He would answer their challenge [G] at sea.
_ Next day the [C] Marion set [Am] sail again, [D] And so, so the story [G] remains.
And the French queen for all [C] her weight and care as well, [D] Saw a fellow close by [G] in her way.
[D] She's a fortune-based looter, [G] and an outlaw the banks, [C] Full of my hearty fortune, [D] babe, and.
[G] But some on the cape [C] were rumoured to say, [D] She'd be never heard from [G] again.
Fate that befell [C] the [Am] Marion men, [D] And sooner will never [G] be known.
But a trace or no tidings [C] were ever again, [D] She'd be heard from those waiting [G] at home.
Some say the Frenchman [C] was true [Am] to his words, [D] Some say he confessed, for [G] he died.
That he scuttled the Marion, [C] settled the debt, [D] Not taking one man or [G] two side.
_ Families of Skinners [C] and Ballots and Miles, [D] Grieved for the loved ones [G] at home.
And the Newfoundland story [C] of Lost Toonsie, [D] Was told so often [G] before.
[D] She's a fortune-based looter, [G] and an outlaw the banks, [C] Full of my hearty fortune, [D] babe, and.
[G] Never no more will [Am] see that white light, [D] With a dip-flapping in to [G] the wind. _ _ _ _ _
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[G] _ _ _ In 1915 [Am] on the 10th day in June, [D] At Spirk Wharf the [G] Marion lay,
_ Prepared for the banks [C] as was custom to do, [D] All loaded with [G] capelin for pay.
To in from the north [C] west to find some and breathe, [D] As Lake Jones and St [G] Jack's each neared.
And the boys in the bar [C] so made plans for the night, [D] When they all go ashore [G] in St Clair.
_ Some were uneasy, [C] there'd be trouble they said, [D] As Lake Jones was noted [G] to fight.
At the cafe the prince [C] on the last trip he made, [D] A Frenchman [G] had threatened his life.
The challenge to fight [C] was as soon that night, [D] As he'd find some liquor [G] and cream.
And the French captain then [C] warned the Marion men, [D] He would answer their challenge [G] at sea.
_ Next day the [C] Marion set [Am] sail again, [D] And so, so the story [G] remains.
And the French queen for all [C] her weight and care as well, [D] Saw a fellow close by [G] in her way.
[D] She's a fortune-based looter, [G] and an outlaw the banks, [C] Full of my hearty fortune, [D] babe, and.
[G] But some on the cape [C] were rumoured to say, [D] She'd be never heard from [G] again.
Fate that befell [C] the [Am] Marion men, [D] And sooner will never [G] be known.
But a trace or no tidings [C] were ever again, [D] She'd be heard from those waiting [G] at home.
Some say the Frenchman [C] was true [Am] to his words, [D] Some say he confessed, for [G] he died.
That he scuttled the Marion, [C] settled the debt, [D] Not taking one man or [G] two side.
_ Families of Skinners [C] and Ballots and Miles, [D] Grieved for the loved ones [G] at home.
And the Newfoundland story [C] of Lost Toonsie, [D] Was told so often [G] before.
[D] She's a fortune-based looter, [G] and an outlaw the banks, [C] Full of my hearty fortune, [D] babe, and.
[G] Never no more will [Am] see that white light, [D] With a dip-flapping in to [G] the wind. _ _ _ _ _
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