Sailing On

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To play the Easy Chords for Sailing On, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) with Capo on Fret 2 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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Toots & The Maytals verified

Key: D

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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[Intro]
[D] [F#] [G] [Gm] [A] [E] [D] [G] [D] [G] [D] [G] [D] [G] [D] [F#] [G] [Gm] [D] [E] [A] [D] [F#] [G] [Gm] [D] [A] [D] [G] [D] [F#] [G] [Gm] [D] [E] [A] [D] [F#] [G] [Gm] [D] [A] [D] [G] [D] [G] [D] [E] [A] [G] [D] [E] [A] [C] [D] [F#] [G] [Gm] [D] [A] [D] [G] [D] [F#] [G] [Gm] [D] [E] [A] [D] [F#] [G] [Gm] [D] [A] [D] [G] [D] [G] [D] [E] [A] [G] [D] [E] [A] [C] [D] [F#] [G] [Gm] [D] [A] [D] [G] [D]

[D]hey hey
[F#]now, everybody now
[G]Let me [Gm]hear you now
[A]Sailin On I can [E]hear sweet vibes a singin'
[D]and I can hear [G]sweet music a playin'
[D]Sailin On I wish you were [G]there with my while I'm sailin' on
[D]Lingering on
[G]I'm just [D]lingering on
[G]I can hear [D]sweet vibes a singin'
[F#]and I can hear [G]sweet music a playin'
[Gm]la la la la laI wish you [D]were there with my while I'm sailin' on
[E]WOah, you got [A]spring, summer, autumn winter
[D]All I know two of [F#]us don't lay our head
[G]and don't [Gm]feel it
[D]yeah yeah yeah
[A]Baby, it may be [D]morning noon or night
[G]spring summer autumn [D]or winter yeah
[F#]All I know, you gotta [G]tell me which do you prefer
[Gm]While I'm...
[D]Lingering on

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Song Fundamentals

Original Key D (D Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Easy

Capo Position Capo Fret 2

Chord Count 7 Unique Chords

Genre Reggae

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Sailing On by Toots & The Maytals is played in the key of D with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: D (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti G (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti A (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Sailing On by Toots & The Maytals: sounding in D (Capo Fret 2, shape C) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in D (Capo on Fret 2 (played in C shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (F#) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from D to F# requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

I – F# – IV – Gm – V – E – C

Song chords:

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D F# G Gm

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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A E C

Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

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Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key D Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 2 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key C Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 2 transforms fingering into C, maintaining D sound without complex barre chords.

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piano Chord Family D

Diatonic Matrix

This song is built on the key of D. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:

I D Tonic

ii Em Supertonic

iii F#m Mediant

IV G Subdominant

V A Dominant

vi Bm Submediant

vii° C#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

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dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: D • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: I – F# – IV – Gm – V – E – C • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 2

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Sailing On (Toots & The Maytals)?

To play the Easy Chords for Sailing On, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) with Capo on Fret 2 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Sailing On?

The original recording key for Sailing On by Toots & The Maytals is D. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.

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