Deadmans Island
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Chords
A x02220
Bm 224432
G 320033
D xx0232
Intro
A Bm G D
A Bm G D
[Verso 1]
A Bm G D
I used to swim out, when the tide was low
A Bm G D
Out to Deadman's Island just to be alone
A Bm G D
Old madrones atop a cliffs
A Bm G D
Got the Olympic Mountains just west of it
[Refrão]
A Bm
Let's go
G D A Bm
Oh, let's go, go, go, let's go
G D A
Oh, let's go, go, go, let's go
G D
Back to Deadman's Island
Instrumental
A Bm G D
A Bm G D
[Verso 2]
A Bm G D
We used to sleep there when we were kids
A Bm G D
Telling stories of the ghosts and the dead
A Bm G D
It's only an island and it's an awful long way from here
A Bm G D
But there's no place I'd rather be, I fear
[Refrão]
A Bm
Let's go
G D A Bm
Oh, let's go, go, go, let's go
G D A Bm
Oh, let's go, go, go, let's go
G D A
Oh, let's go, go, go, let's go
G D
Back to Deadman's Island
Instrumental
A Bm G D
A Bm G D
A Bm G D
A A G D
A A G D
How to play Deadmans Island
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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.