Biography:
Wouter "Wally" De Backer (born 21 May 1980 in Bruges, Belgium), better known by the stage name Gotye, is an indie pop singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in Victoria, Australia.
Backer was born in Belgium, but moved with his family to Melbourne, Australia when he was two. Originally a member of the indie band Downstares, Backer began performing under the name Gotye in 2001 when the band disbanded. Aside from his solo work, De Backer has been a member of the indie band The Basics since its formation in 2002.
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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
(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
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