Oceans
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Fantastic song off of their new album Great Divide.
I hope you find this useful :)
Intro is the same as the verse
Verse:
B E
Happier than I was before
F#
I'm hoping now you're here
G#m E
I'm able to handle it
B E
I'm drifting along coastlines and shores
F#
On stepping stones
G#m E
Just building my confidence
Pre-Chorus
F# G#m
And I'm making visits to the sea
B E
For visions of you and me
F# G#m
And when I get there I will row
B E
Oceans between me and my home
Chorus:
B
'Cause I...
I don't wanna live
E F# G#m
Don't wanna die alone
B
And it's true
E F#
There's nothing out there for me without you
verse 2:
B E
I'm making ends meet fixing up cars
F# G#m E
Yeah it's the only thing that's keeping my mind awake
B E
Drifting between my favourite bars
F# G#m E
All those nights I should have been there for you
Pre-Chorus
F# G#m
And I'm making visits to the sea
B E
For visions of you and me
F# G#m
And when I get there I will row
B E
Oceans between me and my home
Chorus:
B
'Cause I...
I don't wanna live
E F# G#m
Don't wanna die alone
B
And it's true
E F#
There's nothing out there for me without you
Bridge:
E F#
And there's nothing I can say
B D#m
I gave up my life that day
E F# B D#
Making sure I was doing just what it takes
E F#
A blur of a life lived fast
B D#m
Yeah my heart stopped when you passed
E F# B D#
But there is one thing I wanna say
Chorus:
B
'Cause I...
I don't wanna live
E F# G#m
Don't wanna die alone
B
And it's true
E F#
There's nothing out there for me without you
How to play Oceans
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 B. 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.