Shrimp Boats

by Jo Stafford
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Lyrics

(Eb)Shrimp boats is a (Ab)com in’, their (Eb)sails are (Fm7)in (Eb)sight.

Shrimp boats is a (Ab)com in’, there’s (Eb)danc in’ (Fm7)to (Eb)night.

Why don’t cha hur ry, hur ry, hur ry home, why don’t cha hur ry, hur ry, hur ry home?

(Look, here the) Shrimp boats is a (Ab)com in’, there’s (Eb)danc in (Fm7)to (Eb)night.

They (Ebmaj7)go (Eb7)to (Ab)sea with the (Eb)eve ing (Fm7)ning (Eb)tide and their (Fm7)wom en folk (Bb7)wave their good (Eb)bye.

(Ebmaj7)Ill sant (Eb6)vas,

(Ebmaj7)there they (Eb6)go.

(Eb)While the (Ab)Loo sian (G)a (Gb)moon (F7)floats (Emaj7)on (Eb)high,

(Eb)and they (Ab)wait for (G)the (Gb)day (F7)they (Emaj7)can (Eb)cry.

Shrimp boats is a (Ab)com in’, their (Eb)sails are (Fm7)in (Eb)sight.

Shrimp boats is a (Ab)com in’, there’s (Eb)danc in’ (Fm7)to (Eb)night.

Why don’t cha hur ry, hur ry, hur ry home, why don’t cha hur ry, hur ry, hur ry home?

(Look here the) Shrimp boats is a (Ab)com in’, there’s (Eb)danc in’ (Fm7)to (Eb)night.

Hap (Ebmaj7)py (Eb7)the (Ab)days while they’re (Eb)mend ing (Fm7)the (Eb)nets ’til once (Fm7)more they ride (Bb7)high out to (Eb)sea.

(Ebmaj7)Ill sant (Eb6)vas,

(Ebmaj7)there they (Eb6)go.

(Eb)Then how (Ab)lone ly (G)the (Gb)long (F7)nights (Emaj7)will (Eb)be,

(Eb)’til that (Ab)won der (G)ful (Gb)day (F7)when (Emaj7)they (Eb)see.

Shrimp boats is a (Ab)com in’, their (Eb)sails are (Fm7)in (Eb)sight.

Shrimp boats is a (Ab)com in’, there’s (Eb)danc in’ (Fm7)to (Eb)night.

Why don’t cha hur ry, hur ry, hur ry home, why don’t cha hur ry, hur ry, hur ry home?

(Look here the) Shrimp boats is a (Ab)com in’, there’s (Eb)danc in’ (Fm7)to (Eb)night.

(Eb)night.

Shrimp Boats — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "Shrimp Boats" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Ab, 120 BPM.

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About “Shrimp Boats”

What key is "Shrimp Boats" by Jo Stafford played in?
Shrimp Boats is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Shrimp Boats"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Shrimp Boats" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Shrimp Boats"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Shrimp Boats"?
"Shrimp Boats" was originally performed by Jo Stafford. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Shrimp Boats"?
This arrangement uses 12 chords: Ab, Adim, Bb7, Eb, Eb6, Eb7, Ebmaj7, Emaj7, +4 more.
What other songs by Jo Stafford can I play here?
Try "I Remember You". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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