Pacific Coast Highway
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F C G
I knew a boy who came from the sea
F C G
He was the only boy who ever knew the truth about me
Am C
I'm overwhelmed and undersexed
G
Baby, what did you expect?
Am C
I'm overwrought and so disgraced
G
I'm too ashamed to show my face
C G F
And they're coming to take me away now
C G F
What I want I'll never have
G F Am
I'm on the pacific coast highway
G F Am
with your gun in my hand
F C G
I knew a boy who left me so ravaged
F C G
Do you even know the extent of the damage?
F C G
My dirty little secret died in between the sheets
F C G
and the promises that killed me from your eyes
Am C
I'm bloody and so tightly bound
G
I don't know what to do with my hands now
Am C
I surrender, I give in
G
I'll kick down your door if you don't let me in
C G F
And I've lost myself completely
C G F
I look to you my shooting star
G F Am
I'm on the Pacific Coast Highway
G F Am
My God, how did you fall so far?
F Am G
Your whole world is in my hands
F Am G
Your whole wide world is in my hands
F Am G
Your whole world is in my hands
F Am G
Your whole wide world is in my hands
How to play Pacific Coast Highway
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.