Continental Shelf
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(Intro)
( G G Bm Em )
(verse 1)
( Em D Em D Em D Em D )
Em D Em D
When all is said and done
D C Bm Am
You'll be around until you're gone
( Em D Em D Em D Em D )
Em D Em D
Crystalized, cancelled eyes
D C Bm Am
Illegitimate merchandise
( Em D Em D Em D Em D )
Em D Em D
Don't want to face the world
D C Bm Am
It's suffocating, suffocating
( Em D Em D Em D Em D )
Em D Em D
Undesirable circumstances
D C Bm Am
I can't feel, no, I can't feel
(Chorus)
G
Fingertips in the fountain
F#m Em D
Fondle liquid gold
G
Ice on the horizon
F#m Em D
The skyline folding in
G
Nothing is beginning
F#m Em D
Edges falling off of themselves
G
And the water is draining
F#m Em
Off the continental shelf
(Bridge - same as Intro)
(verse 2)
Em D Em D
Check your anxiety
D C Bm Am
No need to suffer silently
Em D Em D
Convulsion vibrating
D C Bm Am
Being violated, violated
Em D Em D
Don't want to reminisce
D C Bm Am
I can't remember, can't remember
(Chorus)
(Outro - same as Intro and Bridge)
How to play Continental Shelf
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 G. 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.