By The Sea
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A D E
She can walk out anytime, anytime she wants to walk out, that's fine.
A F E
She can walk out anytime, anytime she feels that life has passed her by.
A C#m7 D E
And when I start my new life I won't touch the ground.
A C#m7 D E
I'm gonna try hard this time not to touch the ground.
A D E
He can walk out anytime, anytime he wants to walk out, that's fine.
A F E
He can walk out anytime, across the sand, into the sea, into the brine.
A C#m7 D E
And when I start my new life I won't touch the ground.
A C#m7 D E
I'm gonna try hard this time not to touch the ground.
A
So we sold the car and quit the job
D E
and shook some hands and wiped the make-up right off.
A
And we said our good-byes to the bank
F E
left Seven Sisters for a room in a seaside shack.
A C#m7 D E
And when I start my new life I won't touch the ground.
A C#m7 D E
I'm gonna try hard this time not to touch the ground.
A C#m7
It's by the sea we'll breed
D E
It's by the sea we'll breed (2x)
A C#m7
Into the sea we'll bleed
D E
Into the sea we'll bleed (2x)
A
Into the sea.
How to play By The Sea
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.