Island Acoustic
View chords used in this chart
( Eb Ab Db Gb Bb Eb )
- Intro:
D
- verse 1:
D
Let's sail away, Find our own country
D
We'll build a house and beds out of palm trees
A
Let's get away
Bm A D
Let's push our lives aside
D
I'll sport a smile, Take in some color
D
Under the stars, I'll be your lover
A Bm A D
With no distractions I'm gonna treat you right
-Pre-Chorus:
G A
Well it seems like things are only getting better
G A
Well it seems like we can never catch a break
[Refrão]
Bm D
Just a keep a hold on me don't let go
G A
If you float away, if you float away
Bm D
Waiting too long for a ship to come
G A
Don't you float away, don't you float away
- verse 2:
D
Let's go to bed, Let's stop debating
D
Look at the time, We're always waiting
A
But we're in love
Bm A D
And that should be just fine
- Pre-Chorus:
G A
Well it seems like things are only getting better
G A
Well it seems like we can never catch a break
[Refrão]
Bm D
Just a keep a hold on me don't let go
G A
If you float away, if you float away
Bm D
Waiting too long for a ship to come
G A
Don't you float away, don't you float away
Bm D
Just a keep a hold on me don't let go
G A
If you float away, if you float away
Bm D
Waiting too long for a ship to come
G A
Don't you float away, don't you float away
- Bridge:
G
And if you like (and if you like)
A
and if you like some other time
Bm
I would like to introduce you to the finer things
G
If we survive (if we survive)
A
If we survive, get out alive
Bm
I'd like to say how beautiful I think you are
G
And if you like (and if you like)
A
and if you like some other time
Bm
I would like to introduce you to the finer things
G
If we survive (if we survive)
A
If we survive, get out alive
I'd like to say how beautiful I think you....
[Refrão]
Bm D
Just a keep a hold on me don't let go
G A
If you float away, if you float away
Bm D
Waiting too long for a ship to come
G A
Don't you float away, don't you float away
Bm D
Just a keep a hold on me don't let go
G A
If you float away, if you float away
Bm D
Waiting too long for a ship to come
G A
Don't you float away, don't you float away
Bm D
Just a keep a hold on me don't let go
G A
If you float away, if you float away
Bm D
Waiting too long for a ship to come
G
Don't you float away, don't you float away
How to play Island 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 Eb. 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.