Solid Ground
Learn how to play Solid Ground by Coldplay with a complete chord chart, highlighted chords and a layout optimized for mobile.
Verse 1:
Emaj7 A5
Oh, when I get back on solid ground,
C#m7 Bsus4
I'm gonna crawl my way to you,
Emaj7 A5
Oh, I once was lost, but now I'm found,
F#m11 Bsus4
I'm gonna do what I should do,
Emaj7 A5
And when I get back on my feet again,
Bsus4 C#m7
I'm gonna run my way to you,
A5 Emaj7
Oh, when all is lost and come undone,
Bsus4 A5
I'm gonna sing out, and see ya through,
[Refrão] Emaj7 A5
But no, the water,
Emaj7 B7 A5
The water flows o--ver,
Verse 2:
Emaj7 A5
Oh, when I get back off my feet again,
C#m7 Bsus4
I'm gonna crown my days a turn,
Emaj7 A5
So all I've been on my knees again,
F#m11 Bsus4
And I'll do it all the time,
Emaj7 A5
And when I get back on solid ground,
C#m7 Bsus4
I'm gonna crawl my way to you,
A5 Emaj7
Oh, I once was lost, but now I'm found,
Bsus4 A5
So here's what I'm gonna do you,
[Refrão] Emaj7 A5
I sing, oh, the water,
Emaj7 B7 A5
The water flows o--ver,
Emaj7 A5
I sing, oh, the water,
Emaj7 B7 A5 Emaj7
The water flows o--ver you,
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How to play Solid Ground
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 Emaj7. 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.