Old Cape Cod
View chords used in this chart
E E6 Bm7 E6
If you're fond of sand dunes and salty air
A A7 Am D7
Quaint little villages here and there
E C#7 F# B B7
You're sure to fall in love with Old Cape Cod
E E6 Bm7 E E7
If you like the taste of a lobster stew
A A7 Am D7
served by a window with an ocean view
E C#7 F# E
You're sure to fall in love with Old Cape Cod
Chorus
A B7 G#m7 C#m7
Winding roads that seem to beckon you
F#m7 B7 E E7
Miles of green beneath the skies of blue
A Gdim E Bm F#7
Church bells chiming on a Sun..day morn
F#m7 F# B B7
Remind you of the town where you were born
E E6 Bm7 E7
If you spend an evening you'll want to stay
A A7 Am D
watching the moonlight on Cape Cod Bay
E C# F# B7 E
You're sure to fall in love with Old Cape Cod
Chorus
E E6 Bm7 E7
If you spend an evening you'll want to stay
A A7 Am D
watching the moonlight on Cape Cod Bay
E C# F# B7 E
You're sure to fall in love with Old Cape Cod
E C# F# B7 E
You're sure to fall in love with Old Cape Cod
How to play Old Cape Cod
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 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.