Sea Anemone
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Intro: A D (2x)
verse 1:
A
The curtain's
a sea anemone
D
in the way it sways
to the slow breeze
A
I lie spread
out on the
floor looking
D
at these things
and most of
them are yours
Chorus 1:
Bm
and it's so nice
D
sitting very still
without those
F#m
old shoes I
D
could never fill
Post Chorus: A--D-- x2
verse 2:
A
starfish with
its arms out
in a daze
staring at
D
the stars
through an
ocean haze
A
was I one you
wished upon?
burned out
D
like a lightbulb
when you
turned me on
Chorus 2:
and it's
Bm
so nice
sleeping
D
here all alone
F#m
with my ashtray
and white
D
courtesy telephone
E
now I'm making
D
out the shapes
F#m
like the shower
rod can it take my
D E
weight? I will tell
D
you I am fine
F#m
I got some news
friend feels
D
like I'm dying
Interlude: A--D-- x4
verse 3:
A
turtle on its back
in the desert sea
and you look like
D
a cool drink just
slightly out of
A
reach draw myself
into the shell
waiting on a
D
sign from god
or a nod from hell
Chorus 3:
Bm
and it's so nice
D
sitting very still
F#m
without those old
shoes I could never
D E
fill no we're turning
D
on the lights it's the
F#m
first day of my second
D E
life take my name
D
off of the lease
you can even
F#m
keep the name it
D
never suited me
Outro: A D (4x), Bm
How to play Sea Anemone
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.