In The Middle Of An Island
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D D7 G
In the middle of an island,
Gdim D G/B D
In the middle of the ocean
Em7 A7 Em7 A7
You and I beneath the moonlight
G/B Gdim D Gdim D
With just the monkeys and the palm trees
D7 G
In the middle of an island,
Gdim D G/B D
When it's time to do some kissin',
Em7 A7 Em7 A7
Plenty time for lotsa lovin'
Edim Gdim D
And walkin' barefoot in the sand.
D7 G G/F# Em7 G/B
Though there's no island at all,
Gm7 Gdim D
Just a picture on my wall
E Bm5-/7 E7 Cdim A7 Em7 A7
My darlin', how I wish we could be
D D7 G
In the middle of an island,
Gdim D G/B D
In the middle of the ocean
Em7 A7 Em7 A7
You and I forever, darlin'
Edim Gdim D
On a paradise for two.
How to play In The Middle Of An Island
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.