The Orinoco Flow chords
by EnyaSong Key: G Major
Time Signature: 4/4
Tempo: 120 bpm
Guitar Tuning: E A D G B e
Skill Level: Beginner
Guitar Chords: G, Am, Bb, C, Cm, D, F, Fmaj7
Open chord voicings for beginners (see charts)
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The Orinoco Flow
Song Key is highlighted - Transpose to any other key G F C G F C
Intro: 4/4 ‖: | - | | - :‖
G F C
Let me sail, let me sail, let the Or-i-no-co flow
G F C
Let me reach, let me beach, on the shores of Tri-po-li
G F C
Let me sail, let me sail, let me crash u-pon your shore
G F C
Let me reach, let me beach, far be-yond the Yel-low Sea
Cm Bb F Cm Bb F
De de | - | De de | - |
Cm Bb F Cm Bb F
De de | - | De de | - |
G
De De | 𝄎 |
F C G
Chorus: Sail a-way, sail a-way, sail a-way
F C G
Sail a-way, sail a-way, sail a-way
F C G
Sail a-way, sail a-way, sail a-way
F C G
Sail a-way, sail a-way, sail a-way
G F C
2. From Bis-sau to Pa-lau in the shade of Av-a-lon
G F C
From Fi-ji to Ti-ree and the Isles of E-bo-ny
G F C
From Pe-ru to Ce-bu hear the po-wer of Ba-by-lon
G F C
From Bal-i to Ca-li - far be-neath the Co-ral Sea
Cm Bb F Cm Bb F
De de | - | De de | - |
Cm Bb F Cm Bb F
De de | - | De de | - |
G
De De | 𝄎 |
C G Am Fmaj7 G
Bridge: Turn it up, turn it up, turn it up, up A-dieu,| ooh - ooh|
C G Am Fmaj7 G
Turn it up, turn it up, turn it up, up A-dieu,| ooh - ooh|
C G F D G
Turn it up, turn it up, turn it up, up A-dieu,| ah | 𝄎 | (Sail)|
F C G
Chorus: Sail a-way, sail a-way, sail a-way
F C G
Sail a-way, sail a-way, sail a-way
F C G
Sail a-way, sail a-way, sail a-way
F C G
Sail a-way, sail a-way, sail a-way
G F C
3. From the North to the South, Eb-u-dae un-to Khar-toum,
G F C
From the deep sea of Clouds to the is-land of the moon,
G F C
Car-ry me on the waves to the land I've ne-ver been,
G F C
Car-ry me on the waves to the lands I've ne-ver seen.
G F C
** We can sail, we can sail with the O-ri-no-co flow
G
We can sail, we can sail
F C G
Sail a-way, sail a-way, sail a-way
G F C
We can steer, we can near with Rob Dick-ins at the wheel
G F C
We can sigh, say good-bye, Ross and his de-pen-den-cy
G
We can sail, we can sail
F C G
Sail a-way, sail a-way, sail a-way
G
We can sail, we can sail
F C G
Sail a-way, sail a-way, sail a-way
F C G
Sail a-way, sail a-way, sail a-way
F C G
Sail a-way, sail a-way, sail a-way
F C G
Sail a-way, sail a-way, sail a-way
F C G
Sail a-way, sail a-way, sail a-way
F C G F C Cm
Oh... oh - oh Oh... oh - oh Oh...
Song Details:
- Songwriters: Enya, Roma Ryan
- Date: 1988
- Lyrics Begin: Let me sail, let me sail, let the Orinoco flow
- Genre: New-age, pop
- Featured Artists: Enya
- Single:
Released: 3 October 1988
A: Orinoco Flow (Sail Away)
B1: Smaoitím... (d'Aodh agus do Mháire Uí Dhúgain)
B2: Out of the Blue - Album: Watermark
Recorded: June 1987 – April 1988
Released: 19 September 1988
Enya
Enya, born Eithne Pádraigín Ní Bhraonáin on May 17, 1961, in Gweedore, County Donegal, Ireland, is an Irish singer, songwriter, and musician renowned for her unique blend of Celtic, pop, world, and new-age music.
She began her musical journey in 1980 as a member of her family's band, Clannad, before embarking on a successful solo career.
A multi-instrumentalist known for her ethereal vocals and layered soundscapes, Enya has been active from 1980 to the present.
Her collaborations include associations with Clannad and contributions alongside family members such as Moya Brennan and Brídín Brennan.
