Over The Seas (acoustic)
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[Intro ]
Fig. 1 x2
Am G E F C G
Am G E F C E
Fig. 2
C G Eb Bb F G
Fig.3 x4
Am Bb Am
Am G Am
Many moons ago, in a faraway land
C G
We met an old man with a hook for a hand
Am G Am
He showed us a map that lead to treasures untold
C E
He said, "I'll give ye the map, if ye give me some gold."
(Hey)
Interlude x2
Am G Am C Am
Am G Am
For some pieces of eight the deal was done
C G
He gave us the map, our quest had begun
Am G Am
We gathered our crew and set sail on the waves
C E
And we knew we'd be rich by the end of the day
F Am
Now we're sailing over oceans and seas
G E
With a lust for gold, and the power of steel
Am C G Am
Over the seas, we shall ride
C G
Searching for treasure into the night
Am G Am
Over the seas, our quest has begun
F C G Am
And we will not stop with the dawn of the sun
Interlude
Am G E F C G
Am G E F C E
C G Eb Bb F G
Am Bb Am (x2)
Am G Am
Through treacherous seas we reached the lost isle
C G
And over it's shores we marched for many miles
Am G Am
Until we discovered where the treasure did lie
C E
With gold coins and jewels gleaming inside
F Am
Now we're sailing over oceans and seas
G E
With a lust for gold, and the power of steel
Am C G Am
Over the seas, we shall ride
C G
Searching for treasure into the night
Am G Am
Over the seas, our quest has begun
F C G Am
And we will not stop with the dawn of the sun
Solo
Am G Am C G (x5)
Am G Am C E
F Am
Now we're sailing over oceans and seas
G E
With a lust for gold, and the power of steel
Am C G Am
Over the seas, we shall ride
C G
Searching for treasure into the night
Am G Am
Over the seas, our quest has begun
F C G Am
And we will not stop with the dawn of the sun
Am C G Am
Over the seas, we shall ride
C G
Searching for treasure into the night
Am G Am
Over the seas, our quest has begun
F C G Am
And we will not stop with the dawn of the sun
Outro
Am C G Am
How to play Over The Seas (acoustic)
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 Am. 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.