Across The Ocean
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Intro:
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| F Am | C D | F Am | C D |
[Verso 1]
F Am
Growing up in a far land
C D
Where the sun beat down all day
F Am C D
Where the nights were cold and full of stars
F Am C D
Close your eyes, see a dream across the ocean
F Am C D
Feel the sand and desert wind
[Refrão]
Fmaj7 Am
I want to give you
Cmaj7 D Fmaj7 Am
A better life than I knew
Cmaj7 D Fmaj7 Am
And all the lights to shine through
Cmaj7 D Fmaj7 Am Cmaj7 D
When any dark surrounds you
[Verso 2]
F Am
Looking up in a stargaze
C D
I think of you and all our days
F Am C D
Any fear just falls and fades away
F Am C D
And with a dream, set sail across the ocean
F Am C D
I feel the sand and desert wind
[Refrão]
Fmaj7 Am
I want to give you
Cmaj7 D Fmaj7 Am
A better life than I knew
Cmaj7 D Fmaj7 Am
And all the lights to shine through
Cmaj7 D Fmaj7 Am Cmaj7 D
When any dark surrounds you
Instrumental:
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| Am | C | Fmaj7 | D |
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| Am | C | Fmaj7 | D |
Outro:
Am C
For you Id cross oceans
Fmaj7 D
For you I'd cross wild lands
Am C
Take you to the promise land
Fmaj7 D
From dust and desert sands
Am C
For you Id cross oceans
Fmaj7 D
For you I'd cross wild lands
Am C
Take you to the promise land
Fmaj7 D
From dust and desert sands
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| Am | C | Fmaj7 | D |
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| Am | C | Fmaj7 | D |
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| Am | C | F | D |
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| Am | C | F | D |
How to play Across The Ocean
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.