Seaside
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*RIFF 1
E--------------------------------------|
B--------4--------4-5-4---------5-4----|
G----4--------4------------4--------4--| x2
D--4---4----4---4--------4---4---------|
A--------------------------------------|
E--------------------------------------|
*RIFF 2
E--7-7---7- Then --2-2---0-| Then
B--7-7---7- Strum --2-2---0-| Strum
G--8-8---8- The --3-3---1-| The
D--(b9)(b9)--(b9) B --4-4---2-| E
A--(b9)(b9)--(b9) Chord --4-4---2-| Chord
E--7-7---7- --2-2---0-|
B
Well I'm here,
E
But where are you?
B E
You're inside with better things to do.
F
With better things to do,
E
Like sitting in a room,
F
And staring at computer screens,
E
And fax machines.
* PLAY RIFF 2 FOR CHOURUS
Not gonna wait, gonna wait for the weekend,
To step outside.
Hurry up, hurry up put your shoes on,
We're stepping out tonight.
C#m F
The seaside needs us more than ever.
B
The man says,
E
You've gone and spent,
B
The money,
E
He ever so kindly lent.
F
Enjoy your pretty things,
E
The things you'll never use,
F E
You're overdrawn and underpaid and overweight.
RIFF 2
Not gonna wait, gonna wait for the weekend,
To step outside.
Hurry up, hurry up put your shoes on,
We're stepping out tonight.
C#m F
The seaside needs us more than ever.
Instrumental WITH RIFF 1 PLAYED ON A GLOCKENSPEIL USING VERSE CHORDS!
C#m F
The seaside needs us more than ever.
RIFF 2
Not gonna wait, gonna wait for the weekend,
To step outside.
Hurry up, hurry up put your shoes on,
We're stepping out tonight.
C#m F
The seaside needs us more than ever.
C#m F B
How to play Seaside
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.