Stranger On The Shore
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Intro: E B E
#1.
E Gbm B E Am
Here I stand, watching the tide go out..
C Db C Gb Gbm7
so all alone and blue..just dreaming dreams
B
of you.
#2.
E B Abm7 Am
I watched your ship as it sailed out to sea..
E Dbm Abm E A B E
taking all my dre..ams and taking all of me.
Bridge:
A Abm E A
The sighing of the wa..ves..the wailing of the
E
wind.
A Abm7 Gb
The tears in my eyes burn..pleading, my love,
B
return.
#3.
Abm B Gbm B E Am
Whyyyyyyy, oh, whyyyyy, must I go on like this?
E Dbm Abm7 A B E
Shall I just be a lonely stranger on the shore?
INTERLUDE: E Gbm B E A E Abm7 E A B E
Bridge:
A Abm E A
The sighing of the wa..ves..the wailing of the
E
wind.
A Abm7 Gb
The tears in my eyes burn..pleading, my love,
B
return.
#4.
Abm B Gbm B E Am
Whyyyyyyy, oh, whyyyyy, must I go on like this?
E Dbm Abm7 A B E A E
Shall I just be a lonely stranger on the shore?
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How to play Stranger On The Shore
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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.