Saltwater
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Intro: E Emaj7 E7 A A E C# G6 F#m
Verse:
E Emaj7
We are a rock revolving around a golden sun
E7 A
We are a billion children rolled into one
A E C#m
So when I hear about the hole in the sky
C D E
Saltwater wells in my eyes
Verse:
We climb the highest mountain
We'll make the desert bloom
We're so ingenious we can walk the moon
But when I hear of how the forest have died
Saltwater wells in my eyes
Bridge:
Emaj7 A
I have lived for love
Emaj7 A
But now that's not enough
C#m
For the world I love is dying And now I'm crying
Emaj7 A
And time is not a friend (no friend of mine)
Emaj7 A
As friends we're out of time
C#m B A G# G F#m B
And it's slowly passing by ......right before our eyes
Verse:
We light the deepest ocean
Send photographs of Mars
We're so enchanted by how clever we are
Why should one baby feel so hungry she cries
Saltwater wells in my eyes
Solo: E Emaj7 E7 A A E C#m G D E
Bridge:
Verse:
We are a rock revolving
Around a golden sun
We are a billion children rolled into one
What will I think of me the day that I die
Saltwater wells in my eyes
Saltwater wells in my eyes
How to play Saltwater
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 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.