Against The Tide
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Capo 1
Intro: C Em D (2x)
C G
If you ever lost your philosophy
D Em
Water's rising up from the sand
Am G D
You just keep on drifting away from land
C G
If you ever lost your horizon
D Em
You can't even find the sun
Am G D
And you just keep on staring until the damage is done
Em D
Out of time out of fight
C G
Tracing circles that don't feel right
Em D
Out of time out of fight
C G
At least we know that at least we tried
D
At least we tried
C
We're swimming against the tide
Em D C Em D
C G
If you're ever lost on a tightrope
D Em
Running on the tip of your toes
Am G D
You keep on getting higher but never close
C G
And if you're ever lost in the darkness
D Em
You don't know where to begin
Am G D
You need to change you wanna live again
Em D
Out of time out of fight
C G
Tracing circles that don't feel right
Em D
Out of time out of fight
C G
At least we know that at least we tried
D
At least we tried
C
We're swimming against the tide
Em D C Em D
G
The only time you're really lost
D
Is when you're standing still at any cost
Em C
Em D
Out of time out of fight
C G
Tracing circles that don't feel right
Em D
Out of time out of fight
C G
At least we know that at least we tried
Em D
Night and day, day and night
C G
At least we know that at least we tried
D
At least we tried
C
We're swimming against the tide
Em D
C G
We're swimming against the tide
How to play Against The Tide
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.