Ocean Avenue
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Intro.: E, F#m, D ->
E F#m D
There´s a place off Ocean Avenue
E
Where I used to sit and talk with you
F#m D
We were both 16 and it felt so right
E, F#m, D
Sleeping all day, staying up all night
E, F#m, D
Staying up all night
E F#m D
There´s a place on the corner of Cherry Street
E
We would walk on the beach in our bare feet
F#m D
We were both 18 and it felt so right
E, F#m, D
Sleeping all day, staying up all night
E, F#m, D
Staying up all night
E F#m D
If I could find you now things would get better
E F#m D
We could leave this town and run forever
E F#m D -> Intro.
Let your waves crash down on me and take me away
E F#m D
There´s a piece of you that´s here with me
E
It´s everywhere I go, it´s everything I see
F#m D
When I sleep, I dream and it gets me by
E, F#m, D
I can make believe that you´re here tonight
E, F#m, D
That you´re here tonight
E F#m D
If I could find you now things would get better
E F#m D
We could leave this town and run forever
E F#m D
I know somewhere, somehow we´ll be together
E F#m D
Let your waves crash down on me and take me away
A -> A, F#m, E, D
A F#m
I remember the look in your eyes
E
When I told you that this was goodbye
You were begging me not tonight
D
Not here, not now
A F#m
We´re looking up at the same night sky
E
And keep pretending the sun will not rise
Be together for one more night
D
Somewhere, somehow
E F#m D
If I could find you now things would get better
E F#m D
We could leave this town and run forever
E F#m D
I know somewhere, somehow we´ll be together
E F#m D
Let your waves crash down on me and take me away
E, F#m, D x2
How to play Ocean Avenue
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.