Pearly Shells
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Pearly Shells by Slim Whitman
Intro
C * F *
C G7 C *
Verse
C
Pearly shells from the ocean
F G7
Shining in the sun covering the shore
C F
When I see them my heart tells me that I love you
C G7 C
More than all the little pearly shells
Chorus
G7
For every grain of sand upon the beach
C
I’ve got a kiss for you
G7
And I've got more left over
D7 G7
for each star that twinkles in the blue
Verse
C
Pearly shells from the ocean
F G7
shining in the sun covering the shore
C F
When I see them my heart tells me that I love you
C G7 C
More than all the little pearly shells
Chorus
G7
For every grain of sand upon the beach
C
I got a kiss for you
G7
And I've got more left over
D7 G7
for each star that twinkles in the blue
Verse
C
Pearly shells from the ocean
F G7
shining in the sun covering the shore
C F
When I see them my heart tells me that I love you
C G7 C
More than all the little pearly shells
Outro
C G7 C
More than all the little pearly shells
How to play Pearly Shells
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.