Old Man The Sea
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F# F A x2
F# F A
You made a promise to yourself you'd find her
F# F A
and bring her back for the world to see.
F# F A
She is shimmering, she is beautiful.
F# F A
You thought catching her would set you free.
F C E
She was such a long way down
F C E
She was such a long way
F C E
She was such a long way down
F C E
She was such a long way
A C D
With the line pulled tight,
A C D
cuttin' through your hands you were up all night.
A C D A C D
Was it hallucination, or did your eyes see right?
D A
Did your eyes see
A C D
Oooooh x4
F# F A
You made a promise to yourself you'd find her
F# F A
and bring her back for the world to see.
F# F A
She is beautiful, she is shimmering.
F# F A
You thought catching her would set you free.
F C E
She was such a long way down
F C E
She was such a long way
F C E
She was such a long way down
F C E
She was such a long way
How to play Old Man The Sea
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 F#. 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.