Grace Darling (acoustic)
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CAPO: 4
Intro: C G C F (6x)
verse 1
F C
You've been my lighthouse
F C
In every storm
F
You have given shelter
Dm7 G F
You have kept me safe and warm
C F C
And in my darkest nights
F
You have shone your brightest lights
C F
You are my saving grace
Darling I love you
Instrumental: C G C F C G C F C
verse 2
F C
You have been the pilot
F C
Who guides me home
F
You have been the my rock
Em Dm7 G F
As on the seven seas I roam
C F C
And when I was becalmed
F
You were the strength in my arms
C F
You are my saving grace
Darling I love you
Instrumental
C Dm7 C Dm7 C Dm7 C Dm7
Bridge
F
And when I found my back
Dm7 C
Was torn and broken on the reef
F
You sailed your tiny boat
Em Dm7 C G C
Across the dark seas of my disbelief
verse 3
F C
You have been the anchor
F C
And I the chain
F Em
Straining as we hold ourselves
Dm7 G F
Together in the rain
Em Dm7
I have found you ever there
C F
My constant keeper's daughter fair
C F
You are my saving grace
Darling I love you
Darling I love you
Darling I love you
Outro: C Dm7 C Dm7 C Dm7 C Dm7
How to play Grace Darling (acoustic)
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 C. 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.