Island Song
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[Intro ](the F and C
Dm, C (x2)
F
Verse-
F Am Dm C
I'm on an island and that island is sinking
F Am Dm C
that island likes to stay up all night drinking
Dm C Dm C
How could I escape it do you think that I will make it out alive?
(intro riff)
F Am Dm C
The other island is one that I'm well acquainted.
F Am Dm C
For three whole years I've been back and forth 'till I nearly fainted.
Dm C Dm C
I loved that island dearly, but I've hunted all the animals in to extinction
(intro again!)
F Am Dm C
And I was born to sail away.
F Am Dm C
And I was born to live my life.
Dm C Dm C Dm C
I think I should learn to swim or build a boat to love myself again, to learn to be self-sufficient.
How to play Island Song
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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.