Paddle Forward
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verse 1:
G A G A Em
SOS, we've come unmoored
G A G A Em
Rip ride pulling, pulling away from the shore
Em F#m Em F#m
But we feel safe, inside, not a wave in sight,
Em
Hang on tight, the water's fine
Now the interlude riff is played:
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|e--------0---|
|B------------|
|G--2---2-----|
|D------------|
|A------------|
|E------------|
verse 2:
G A G A Em
Lock the boat, we've come unmoored
G A G A Em
Slipped the cleat, lost at sea, back in the centerboard
Em F#m Em F#m
But we feel safe, for now, as long as time allows,
Em
Hang on tight
[Refrão] G A G A
Rushes by too fast, never seems to last
G A D A D A
Every day, hanging here below the mast
Play around with the interlude riff for the next four bars:
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|e---------0---|
|B-------------|
|G---2---2-----|
|D-------------| x4
|A-------------|
|E-------------|
G A G A Em
G A G A Em
G A G A Em
Ship of fools, we've come unmoored
G A G A Em
Rip tide pulling, pulling away from the shore
Em F#m Em F#m
But we feel safe, inside, not a wave in sight,
Em
Hang on tight, there's still time, the water's fine
Play interlude riff for two bars:
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|e---------0---|
|B-------------|
|G---2---2-----|
|D-------------| x2
|A-------------|
|E-------------|
G A
G A
G A
D A D A
and finish on Em
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How to play Paddle Forward
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.