The Sailor Jess Mcavoy Song

the sailor ( jess mcavoy , copyright 2008 - from "as the sun falls" ) the song is written by jess mcavoy . she performs a live duet version with gotye at the corner hotel , in 2011 . this tab is a transcription of that version . capo on 4th fret . chords used ( relative to capo ) : Am7 C D Dsus4 Em G Intro Em Verse 1 C G jess : i can’t help the way i Am D a strong heart with a mission Am7 in an ocean sailing man C G i cant help where i’ve been D Am7 the lessons life has given me , the wonder that i’ve seen C G and though it would be sweet D Em a constant earth beneath me , a lover in my reach Chorus C G Dsus4 D Am7 oh my love , satisfaction waits , i’m following my fate C G Dsus4 D Em oh , so true , my harshest sacrifice is sailing far from you Verse 2 gotye : dropped anchor near a shore a land of gold and silver , and strange alluring whores new and unknown things a carnival existence . a freedom fit for kings but heavy is my head your eyes a thousand miles away and me not in your bed Chorus both : oh my love , satisfaction waits , i’m following my fate oh , so true , my harshest sacrifice is sailing far from you Solo C , G , D , Am7 C , G , D , Em Verse 3 both : now sunlight hits the sea my course is set , the winds are strong and luck is here with me you see i’ve worked for this my life but sadness plagues the sailor always leaving love behind Chorus Outro Em