Message in a bottle
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C#m A9 B9 F#m
Primeira Parte:
C#m A9 B9 F#m
Just a castaway
C#m A9 B9 F#m
On an island lost at sea, oh
C#m A9 B9 F#m
Another lonely day
C#m A9 B9 F#m
With no one here but me, oh
C#m A9 B9 F#m
More loneliness
C#m A9 B9 F#m
Than any man could bear
C#m A9 B9 F#m
Rescue me before
C#m A9 B9 F#m
I fall into despair, oh
Segunda Parte e Refrão:
A9 D E
I'll send an S.O.S to the world
A9 D E
I'll send an S.O.S to the world
F#m D
I hope that someone gets my
F#m D
I hope that someone gets my
F#m D
I hope that someone gets my
C#m A9 C#m A9
Message in a bottle
C#m A9 C#m A9
Message in a bottle
C#m A9 C#m A9
Message in a bottle
C#m A9 F#m
Message in a bottle
Repete a Primeira Parte:
C#m A9 B9 F#m
A year has passed since
C#m A9 B9 F#m
I wrote my note
C#m A9 B9
But I should have known this
F#m C#m A9 B9 F#m
Right from the start
C#m A9 B9 F#m
Only hope can keep me
C#m A9 B9 F#m
Toge___ther
C#m A9 B9 F#m
Love can mend your life
C#m A9 B9 F#m
But love can break your heart
Repete Segunda Parte e Refrão:
A9 D E
I'll send an S.O.S to the world
A9 D E
I'll send an S.O.S to the world
F#m D
I hope that someone gets my
F#m D
I hope that someone gets my
F#m D
I hope that someone gets my
C#m A9 C#m A9
Message in a bottle
C#m A9 F#m
Message in a bottle
Repete a Primeira Parte:
C#m A9 B9 F#m
Walked out this morning
C#m A9 B9 F#m
Don't believe what I saw
C#m A9 B9 F#m
A hundred billion bottles
C#m A9 B9 F#m
Washed up on the shore
C#m A9 B9 F#m
Seems I'm not alone at
C#m A9 B9 F#m
Being alone
C#m A9 B9 F#m
A hundred billion castaways
C#m A9 B9 F#m
Looking for a home
Repete Segunda Parte e Refrão:
A9 D E
I'll send an S.O.S to the world
A9 D E
I'll send an S.O.S to the world
F#m D
I hope that someone gets my
F#m D
I hope that someone gets my
F#m D
I hope that someone gets my
C#m A9 C#m A9
Message in a bottle
C#m A9 C#m A9
Message in a bottle
C#m A9 C#m A9
Message in a bottle
C#m A9 F#m
Message in a bottle
Parte Final:
C#m A9 B9 F#m 2x
C#m A9 B9 F#m
Sending out an S.O.S
C#m A9 B9 F#m
Sending out an S.O.S
C#m A9 B9 F#m
Sending out an S.O.S
C#m A9 B9 F#m
Sending out an S.O.S
C#m A9 B9 F#m
Sending out an S.O.S
C#m A9 B9 F#m
Sending out an S.O.S
----------------- Acordes -----------------
A9 = X 0 2 2 0 0
B9 = X 2 4 4 2 2
C#m = X 4 6 6 5 4
D = X X 0 2 3 2
E = 0 2 2 1 0 0
F#m = 2 4 4 2 2 2
How to play Message in a bottle
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#m. 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.