On An Island
View chords used in this chart
Intro: G Em C D G Em C D G
G Em C D
While we float on this ... sea
G Em C D G
We wear our colours so heroically
G Em C D
Were only living In GMT
G Em C D G
Everyone else is just a refugee
Am D
Ah I wake up, I'll take up
F G
It's about time for a shake up
Am D F
When pride is blind you know were only stuck in second gear
Am D
So live up; never give up
F G
It's about time to deliver
Am D
Without the man who drives you ...
F
You know I'm staying in
G Em C D
Were on an island in the sea
G Em C D G
Were on and island we never leave
G Em C D
Were on an island in the sea
G Em C D G
Were on and island we never leave
G Em C D
Well we feel subsequent resent
G Em C D G
And overseas we like to represent
G Em C D
Cause nothing but embarrassment
G Em C D G
We had nothing but our good intent
Am D
Ah I wake up, I'll take up
F G
It's about time for a shake up
Am D F
I'm talking loud; that doesn't mean you can't be understood
Am D
So live up; never give up
F G
It's about time to deliver
Am D F
I think it's about time we got to meet the neighborhood
G Em C D
Were on an island in the sea
G Em C D G
Were on and island we never leave
G Em C D
Were on an island in the sea
G Em C D G
Were on and island we never leave
G Em C D
Were on an island in the sea
G Em C D G
Were on and island we never leave
G Em C D
Were on an island in the sea
G Em C D G
Were on and island we never leave
How to play On An Island
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 G. 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.