Riding The Crest
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Intro: E
E7
you search your mind
that´ what its there for
A6
check all the why´
Amaj7 E7
and all the wherefores
in your mind
you are tall and brave
B Amaj7 E
riding the crest of a high and beautiful wave
you make your movements known
D6 Amaj7 A7
and where you want to be
E
and everybody knows
D6 Amaj7 A7 E
that´ how its got to be
Dmaj7 A E
in the sheltered morning sun
D A E
in the sheltered morning sun
E
internally
E7
you make your own rules
A6
you´ll have excuses
A7 E7
the ones that you choose
in the end
you deem unsafe
B
riding the crest
Amaj7 E
of a high and beautiful wave
you make your movements known
D6 Amaj7 A7
and where you want to be
E
and everybody knows
D6 A7 E
that´ how its got to be
Dmaj7 A E
in the sheltered morning sun
D A E
in the sheltered morning sun
Amaj7 Em Am
There comes a time
G/D D
you don´t even know
G
what´ missing
C D6 D E
some sugar to make the pill go down
Em Am
you need a line
D G
a push in the right direction
C D6 D E
the sugar that makes the pill go down
true
E7
true to form
A6 G6 E7
true to pre-existing norms
truly wasted
at a rave
B7 Amaj7 E
riding the crest of a high and beautiful wave
B7 Amaj7 E (E) E
riding the crest of a high and beautiful wave
you make your movements known
D6 Amaj7 A7
and where you want to be
E
and everybody knows
D6 A7 E
that´ how its got to be
Dmaj7 Amaj7 E
in the sheltered morning sun
D A E
in the sheltered morning sun
Dmaj7 A E
in the sheltered morning sun
E7 D A E
in the sheltered morning sun
D A E D A E
aaahhhh uuuuuh
D A E D A E D6 A E
in the sheltered morning sun
How to play Riding The Crest
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.