Perfect Storm
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Capo 2
Intro
F C G
F C G
Am C F
Am C F
verse 1
Am C F
When I lost my way I was dashed upon the rocks
Am C F
I found myself with you out on the sea
Am C F
Battered by the waves screaming darling will I drown
Am C G
Or will the tempest make a man of me
[Refrão]
Dm Am G
The rain will cease and leave the sun to fight as best it can
F C G6
What is love if not the perfect storm
F C Em Am
As high as the wind blows as low as I can be
F C G6
What is love if not the perfect storm
Interlude: Am C F (2x)
verse 2
Am C F
I know she thought the clouds were darker than they'd been before
Am C F
She flew away and summer never came
Am C F
Me I saw the sky was waiting and I couldn't tell what for
Am C G
So I bought myself a boat I've not a penny to my name
[Refrão]
Dm Am G
The rain will cease and leave the sun to fight as best it can
F C G6
What is love if not the perfect storm
F C Em Am
As high as the wind blows as low as I can be
F C G6
What is love if not the perfect storm
Interlude 2:
F Em Am G
F C Em Am
F C G
F C G
[Refrão]
Dm Am G
The rain will cease and leave the sun to fight as best it can
F C G6
What is love if not the perfect storm
F C Em Am
I try to find a way to keep you safe I'm nowhere near the shore
F C G6
What is love if not the perfect storm
F G Am
Honey what is love if not the perfect storm
Am C F
Am C F
Am C F G
When I lost my way I was dashed upon the rocks
How to play Perfect Storm
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.