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Intro: ( picking ) D Em G
Verse1: ( picking, slow changes )
D Em G
Gentle thoughts meander through the sands,
D Em G
As the ship-made currents reach the land.
D Em G
The omniscient sun paving through the sky
D Em G
and when it's done all the seabirds fly.
Verse2: ( picking, same chords)
I'd like to stay, but I couldn't stay with you
I have to go. I have alot I want to do.
'cause pleasures be, waiting by the sea
with a smile for all the world to see.
Chorus: ( strum chords with fast changes )
G D Em
Diamond waves to sunlight days go by.
G D Em
So beautiful to be here and alive.
G D Em G
Though I build sometimes so hard did I survive
( back to slow picking )
D Em G
Feel us shaking.
D Em G
Feel us shaking.
Repeat for Verse3 and Verse4 w same chorus.
Note: On the Leno show, Sean Kelly picked the last string on the D
with the pinky off and then on to get a little sound to set
up his voice.
Do this on every D except in the chorus.
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How to play by
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 D. 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.