Gulf Coast Time
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Intro:
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Picking:
F G C
E --3-1-0------------
B --------3-1-0-2-0--
G -------------------
D -------------------
A -------------------
E -------------------
Picking:
F G C
C
E ----------
B ----------
G -2h3-2----
D -------3--
A ----------
E ----------
Picking:
F G C
E --3-1-0------------
B --------3-1-0-2-0--
G -------------------
D -------------------
A -------------------
E -------------------
Picking:
F G C
Verse:
Am F C
I like the way this salty, warm breeze feels
Am F C
As I make another cast with this old rod and reel
Am F
Sounds like things are going well
C
From the tone of your letter
Am
Am I doing okay?
F
I guess you could say
G
I'm keeping my head above water
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F G C
On the deck of this old saltwater lady
F G C
Dancin' 'cross the waves
F G C
The seaside world slows down to an idle
Dm G
The sun sets red over Copano Bay
F G C
You moved on with your life in California
F G Am
I'll move on with mine
F G C Am
Sometimes things take a little longer
F G F G C
Here on gulf coast time
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E --3-1-0------------
B --------3-1-0-2-0--
G -------------------
D -------------------
A -------------------
E -------------------
Picking:
F G C
Verse:
Am F C
It's nice just getting back to the simple things
Am F C
Like the taste of this fresh key lime in my drink
Am
Took that watch you gave me
F C
Tossed it 'bout a mile offshore
Am F
Just another anchor around me weighing me down that
G
I don't need anymore
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F G C
On the deck of this old saltwater lady
F G C
Dancin' 'cross the waves
F G C
The seaside world slows down to an idle
Dm G
The sun sets red over Copano Bay
F G C
You moved on with your life in California
F G Am
I'll move on with mine
F G C Am
Sometimes things take a little longer
F G F G C
Here on gulf coast time
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E --3-1-0------------
B --------3-1-0-2-0--
G -------------------
D -------------------
A -------------------
E -------------------
Picking:
F G C
BREAK:
Dm
And I know
Em F
I'm getting better with every breath of ocean
G
I breathe in
Am Em G
And my soul gets stronger every moment I spend
[Refrão]
F G C
On the deck of this old saltwater lady
F G C
Dancin' 'cross the waves
F G C
The seaside world slows down to an idle
Dm G
And the sun sets red over Copano Bay
F G C
You moved on with your life in California
F G Am
I'll move on with mine
F G C Am
But sometimes things take a little longer
F G C
Here on gulf coast time
OUTRO:
F G C Am
Sometimes things take a little longer
F G F G C
Here on gulf coast time
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E --3-1-0------------
B --------3-1-0-2-0--
G -------------------
D -------------------
A -------------------
E -------------------
Picking:
F G C
C
E ---------
B ---------
G -2h3-2---
D -------3-
A ---------
E ---------
Picking:
F G C
E --3-1-0------------
B --------3-1-0-2-0--
G -------------------
D -------------------
A -------------------
E -------------------
Picking:
F G C
How to play Gulf Coast Time
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 F. 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.