Sinking In An Ocean Of Tears
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Ab Gb/Ab
Everybody said, "Now stay and wait
Ab Gb/Ab
Til you find out what is real."
Ab Gb/Ab
So I flew halfway across the states
Ab Gb/Ab
Just to tell you what I really feel
[Chorus]
Dbmaj7 Abmaj7 Gm6 Fm
And now I'm sinking in an ocean of tears
Dbmaj7 Abmaj7 Db/Eb Eb
And I'm thinking of how it felt with you near
Dbmaj7 Abmaj7 Gm6 Fm
And wondering how I'll get out of this
Bbm7 Eb
When all I wanted was one more kiss
[Verse 2]
Ab Gb/Ab
Keep your distance, there's no romance here
Ab Gb/Ab
She said, "A friend you'll always be
Ab Gb/Ab
Aw, your mind is hazy, mine is clear,"
Ab Gb/Ab
But my love can't stay hidden
Db Cm7 Bbm7
It's free
[Chorus]
Dbmaj7 Abmaj7 Gm6 Fm
And now I'm sinking in an ocean of tears
Dbmaj7 Abmaj7 Db/Eb Eb
And I'm thinking of how it felt with you near
Dbmaj7 Abmaj7 Gm6 Fm
And wondering how I'll get out of this
Bbm7 Eb
When all I wanted was one more kiss
[Solo]
Ab Gb/Ab
Ab Gb/Ab
Ab Gb/Ab
Ab Gb/Ab
[Chorus]
Dbmaj7 Abmaj7 Gm6 Fm
And now I'm sinking in an ocean of tears
Dbmaj7 Abmaj7 Db/Eb Eb
And I'm thinking of how it felt with you near
Dbmaj7 Abmaj7 Gm6 Fm
And wondering how I'll get out of this
Bbm7 Eb
When all I wanted was one more
Db Ddim Db Ddim
Kiss
How to play Sinking In An Ocean Of Tears
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Ab. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
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