This maybe the easiest song you'll ever play, it is 2 chords C and G and is the same all the way through.
It is the first complete song I learned and the first song I played 'live' (if bashing chords with my
friends band at the local pub with about 30 people watching counts). Great for beginners because, although
it is simple, it's a great song. Playing the verses with a short pause between each chord sounds good or
failing that just strum along however you like!
INTRO: C G G C X4
CHORUS:
C G G C
You got me tied down with battleship chains, fifty foot long and a two ton anchor
C G G C
Tied down with battleship chains, fifty foot long and a two ton anchor
VERSE 1:
C G G C
I can’t move my arms to hold nobody, hold nobody but you
C G G C
I can’t move my legs to chase nobody, to kick nobody but you
CHORUS:
C G G C
You got me tied down with battleship chains, fifty foot long and a two ton anchor
C G G C
Tied down with battleship chains, fifty foot long and a two ton anchor
VERSE 2:
C G G C
I can’t move my eyes to see nobody, see nobody but you
C G G C
I can’t move my tongue to taste nobody, to lick nobody but you
CHORUS:
C G G C
You got me tied down with battleship chains, fifty foot long and a two ton anchor
C G G C
Tied down with battleship chains, fifty foot long and a two ton anchor
BREAK: C G G C X2
VERSE3
C G G C
I can’t move my lips to kiss nobody, kiss nobody but you
C G G C
I can’t move my heart to love nobody, love nobody but you
CHORUS:
C G G C
You got me tied down with battleship chains, fifty foot long and a two ton anchor
C G G C
Tied down with battleship chains, fifty foot long and a two ton anchor
OUTRO (to fade):
C G G C
You got me tied, tied, tied, tied, don't you know
C G G C
You got me tied, tied, tied, tied, baby don't you know
C G G C
You got me tied, tied, tied, tied, baby don't you know
C G G C
You got me tied, tied, tied, tied, baby don't you know
