Island
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(Eddy Raven)
(F) There was a time - there was a place I (Bb) loved
(C) That was my moment - that's just the way it (F) was
Careless and crazy - running to God knows (Bb) where (Gm)
(C) Where is that heart - where is the one that (F) cared
(C) I can hear you call
Wonderin' - "boy, come home (F) soon"
(C) I hear the music
I see your face in the (F) moon
(Am) Who am I foolin'
There's no need for me to pre(Bb)tend
I might (F) sail forever
(C) Never find that island a(F)gain
I (F) fight with my memory - find all the pieces I (Bb) can
Of a (C) beautiful woman - trusting her heart in my (F) hands
Now what kind of sailor - can let such a dream get (Bb) lost (Gm)
To(C)night we'd be sailing - out under the southern (F) cross
(C) I can hear you call
Wonderin' - "boy, come home (F) soon"
(C) I hear the music
I see your face in the (F) moon
(Am) Who am I foolin'
There's no need for me to pre(Bb)tend
I might (F) sail forever
(C) Never find that island a(F)gain
Solo
(Am) Who am I foolin'
There's no need for me to pre(Bb)tend
I might (F) sail forever
(C) Never find that island a(F)gain
I might (F) sail forever
(C) Never find that island a(F)gain
Christopher R.
Knoxville, TN
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 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.