Seagull
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Intro: D, B
D
Do you give much
G
Do you take more
Bmin A
Do you know what’s good
D
Build your tower
G
On the ladder
Bmin A
But I’ve no reason to climb for you
D
I sit the by the shacks
G
and wait for my share
Bmin A
Then come home to you
D
Do you read much
G
Does this make sense
Bmin A
I’ve been saving this line for you
E A
I’ll save this line for you
Inst: D Bmin
Chorus
A Bmin G D
Lone seagull flies, into the waves
F# A G D
our sun goes down, over me
(Inst.) D G D
D
I grew by the sea
G
In Nova Scotia
Bmin A
Where my darling sings
D
Do you read much
G Bmin
Does this take you
A D
It’s your time to be
Inst: D Bmin D
G E A
I need more time to breathe
CHOURS
A Bmin G D
Lone seagull flies, into the waves
A Bmin G D
our sun goes down, in covering clouds
A Bmin G D
If I saw what I see now, I’d be ashamed
D A Bmin G
If I saw what I see now
D A
I’m coming home again
G D
Home again
Bmin A D
Under your cover of blue
Inst: same as intro
How to play Seagull
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 D. 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.