Island
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C G
[Verse 1]
Em C
We are knit together
G D
Together as one
Em C G
Where you're going I will go
Em C G D
Underneath the shelter of this love
Em C G
We will walk each other home
[Chorus]
C
You be home to me
C
I will be home to you
G
No one is an island
C
You be home to me
C
I will be home to you
G
No one is an island
[Verse 2]
Em C
I will walk beside you
G D
Here on The Way
Em C G
You will never be alone
Em C
I will be your shade
G D
In the heat of the day
Em C G
Your refuge in the bitter cold
[Chorus]
C
You be home to me
C
I will be home to you
G
No one is an island
C
You be home to me
C
I will be home to you
G
No one is an island (x2)
[Bridge]
D Em
How good it is to be known by you
C
Love is our shelter
C
We're better together (x2)
D Em
How good it is to be known by you
Am G/B
Love is our shelter
C
We're better together (x2)
[Chorus]
C
You be home to me
C
I will be home to you
G
No one is an island
C
You be home to me
C
I will be home to you
G
No one is an island (x4)
How to play Island
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.