Sandcastles
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C9 G
If it's a rainy day, we can just drive away
C9 G
But it's sunny outside so we might as well stay
C9 G
Well, I'll collect some shells and you move the sand
C9 G
We'll build our little sandcastle in a far-off land
C9 G
Where no one gets hurt and no one dies
C9 G
And your tears are scared of leaving your eyes
C9 G
So grab a shovel and start digging deep
Em7 G
Cause our little sandcastle is all we can keep
C9 G
And our little sandcastle will have a swimming pool
C9 G
A great big tower and maybe a chicken coop
C9 G
We can run around playing tag in the yard
C9 G
Oh, why does this place have to be so far?
C9 G
Well the east wing is done and now for the west
C9 G
We should build a few more rooms for our friends and guests
C9 G
When we finally finish the north and the south
C9 G
I'll show you why I chose you and why you are mine
Em7 G
Cause your ears are like the shells I found
C9 G
They listen to my soul
Em7 G
And your eyes reflect the war
C9 G
And our little sandcastle seems real
Em7 G
I want to leave this world and go
To a place where
C9 G
Where no one gets hurt and no one dies
C9 G
And your tears are scared of leaving your eyes
C9 G
So grab a shovel and start digging deep
Em7 G
Cause our little sandcastle is all we can keep
C9 G
Our little sandcastle will probably never exist
C9 G
But I like to dream and build our lives in it
C9 G
And I'm sorry for never finishing our room
C9 G
I didn't have enough time to make it as beautiful as you
Em7 G
When I lay my head to rest tonight
C9 G
I'll be dreaming of our little sandcastle life
Em7 G
Where we'll never get hurt and never die
C9 G
And our eyes will refuse to let us cry
C9 G
No one gets hurt and no one dies
C9 G
And your tears are scared of leaving your eyes
C9 G
So grab a shovel and start digging deep
Em7 G
Cause our little sandcastle is all we can keep
How to play Sandcastles
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C9. 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.