Dry Land
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Fsus4 Dm Am7 Bbmaj7 F Fsus4 Dm Am7 Bbmaj7
F Fsus4 Dm Am7 Bbmaj7
In all the time that I've known you
F Fsus4 Dm Am7 Bbmaj7
You've been so edgy and nervous
F
I never wanted to own you
Dm7 G/D
I was aware of the danger
Dm7 G/D Dm7
Of making a bid for your favours
G/D
You're such a natural stranger
Dm7 G/D F
I made excuses and ran
D
You're an island
Bbmaj7 C
But I can't leave you all out at sea
D Bbmaj7 C
You're so violent with your silence
D
You're an island
Bbmaj7
I can't sleep
C
Won't you speak to me?
D
I'm on dry land
Bbmaj7 Csus4 C (NC)
Won't you help me please?
Fsus4 Dm Am7 Bbmaj7
F Fsus4 Dm Am7 Bbmaj7
In all the time that I've known you
F Fsus4 Dm Am7 Bbmaj7
There has been something between us
F
I don't think it's my imagination
Dm7 G/D
I felt like I couldn't touch you
Dm7 G/D Dm7
But I had the feeling you'd love to
G/D
Tell me the truth if you could do
Dm7 G/D F
I made excuses and ran
D
You're an island
Bbmaj7 C
But I can't leave you all out at sea
D Bbmaj7 C
You're so violent with your silence
D
You're an island
Bbmaj7
I can't sleep
C
Won't you speak to me?
D
I'm on dry land
Bbmaj7 Csus4 C
Won't you help me please?
Dm Bb Csus4 C Csus2 Dm Bb Csus4 C Csus2 Dm Bb
Dm C Bb C Dm C Bb C Dm C Bb C Dm C Bb C
D
You're an island
Bbmaj7 C
But I can't leave you all out at sea
D Bbmaj7 C
You're so violent with your silence
D
You're an island
Bbmaj7
I can't sleep
C
Won't you speak to me?
D
I'm on dry land
Bbmaj7 Csus4 C
Won't you help me please?
D
I'm on dry land
Bbmaj7 Csus4 C
Won't you help me please?
G/D 320033
Csus4 335563
Csus2 335533
How to play Dry Land
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Fsus4. 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.