Marathon
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CAPO 5
Verse 1
G Em
Coconut Grove
C D
Is a very small cove
G Em
Separated from the sea
C D
By a shifting shoal
G Em
We didnt realize that
C D
We had arrived
G Em
At high tide, high tide
C D
Barely made it out alive
[Refrão]
G Em
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
C D
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
G Em
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
C D
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
Verse 2
G Em
Red over white
C D
Fishermen working at night
G Em
Not even once
C D
Did we see a light
G Em
We didnt realize
C D
The forecast had been revised
G Em
By moonless skies and
C D
Shifty wind that gusts and dies
Bridge
G Em C
Ooh On the sand our keel is heaving
D G
But tonight weve got to be leaving
Em C D
Travel through the day and into the evening
G Em C D
[Refrão]
G Em C D
Marathon how long weve been gone
G Em C D
And still not yet set foot upon you
Outro
Em D
Your low lying shore opens welcomingly
Em D
To one whos spent the night at sea
G Em C D
Adrift in the shallows, a modest repose
G Em C D
Adorn with coral, your bright colors show
G Em C D G
Ushered in through a bridge that is never closed
Em C D G
How to play Marathon
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.