Patrick Romcoe
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[Verso 1]
G Em
Smile with your eyes, take it all in,
D C
Morning light shining down again.
G Em
Don't rush through what tomorrow might bring,
D C
Some of life's best lessons are the simple things.
G Em
Take a walk, take your time,
D C
Leave a little room to breathe.
G Em
The world keeps turning fast,
D C
But keep the sand beneath your feet.
[Refrão]
G
Keep the sun on the water,
D
Keep the sand under your feet.
Em
Hold the ones you love close,
C
They're the treasures that you keep.
G
The years roll by like waves,
D
But some things never leave.
Em
Keep the sun on the water,
C
Keep the sand under your feet.
[Verso 2]
G Em
A cold drink, a tiki bar rope swing,
D C
Stories shared beneath the stars.
G Em
A mother's voice, a father's hands,
D C
Teaching us who we are.
G Em
The older that I get,
D C
The more I come to see,
G Em
Life ain't measured by the miles,
D C
It's measured by memories.
[Refrão]
G
Keep the sun on the water,
D
Keep the sand under your feet.
Em
Hold the ones you love close,
C
They're the treasures that you keep.
G
The years roll by like waves,
D
But some things never leave.
Em
Keep the sun on the water,
C
Keep the sand under your feet.
[Ponte]
Em
Keep your hands on the ones you love,
C
And your thoughts on the ones above.
G
Don't let the hard times steal your peace,
D
Or change what you believe.
Em
Keep moving forward,
C
Don't get lost in yesterday.
G
Use the lessons life has taught you,
D
And let them light your way.
Final Chorus
G
Keep the sun on the water,
D
Keep the sand under your feet.
Em
Keep your family in your heart,
C
And your faith in what you believe.
G
When the wind blows from the shoreline,
D
And you're wondering where to be,
Em
Keep the sun on the water,
C
Keep the sand under your feet.
Outro
G
The tide comes in,
Em
The tide rolls out,
D
That's how it's meant to be.
C
Love the people around you,
G
And keep the sand under your feet.
D
Keep the sun on the water,
Em C G
Keep the sand under your feet.
How to play Patrick Romcoe
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.