Saltwater
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Verse 1:
E
We are a rock revolving
Emaj7
around the golden sun
E7 A
we are a billion children rolled into one
Amaj7 E
but when I hear about the hole in the sky
G6 F#min E
saltwater welting my eyes
Verse 2:
E
We climb the highest mountains
Emaj7
And I'll be going soon
E7 A
We're so ingenious we can walk on the moon
Amaj7 E
but when I hear about the hole in the sky
G6 F#min E
saltwater welting my eyes
Chorus:
A
Time is not a friend
A7
'cause friends aren't out of time
F#min
for the world that's dying
E
and now I'm crying
A
Time is not a friend
A7
'cause friends aren't out of time
F#min C
and it's slowly passing by-y-y-y-y-y
A (slow strum)
right before our eyes
How to play Saltwater
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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.