Tahitian Moon
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E|--------------------------------------|
My boat's capsized, it's gonna sink to the bottom
I can see the lights on the shore getting farther away
[Chorus]
A C G D
G|-------------------------------------7--|
D|-----7--7~---------5--5-------5---------|
A|-0-----------3--3-----------5-----5-----| REPEAT 2x
E|-------------------------3--------------|
I don't know if I'll make it home tonight
But I know I can swim under the Tahitian moon
[Verse]
G|--------------------------------------|
D|--7-7-5-7-------------5-5-----5-6-----|
A|----------5-5-6-6-7-7-----7-7---------| REPEAT 4x
E|--------------------------------------|
I came out here tonight to look for my friend
I don't know if I'll ever get to see him again
[Chorus]
A C G D
G|-------------------------------------7--|
D|-----7--7~---------5--5-------5---------|
A|-0-----------3--3-----------5-----5-----| REPEAT 6x
E|-------------------------3--------------|
I don't know if I'll make it home tonight
But I know I can swim under the Tahitian moon
One last time under the Tahitian moon
[Bridge]
A C G
G|---------------------------------|
D|------------5--------------------|
A|-0---0-2-3-----3-4-5-------------| REPEAT 4x
E|----------------------3----------|
The sea is a very easy place to disappear
Drift away, fall asleep or make your peace
[Verse]
G|--------------------------------------|
D|--7-7-5-7-------------5-5-----5-6-----|
A|----------5-5-6-6-7-7-----7-7---------| REPEAT 4x
E|--------------------------------------|
I came out here tonight to look for my friend
I don't know if I'll ever get to see him again
[Outro]
A C G D
G|-------------------------------------7--|
D|-----7--7~---------5--5-------5---------|
A|-0-----------3--3-----------5-----5-----| REPEAT 6x
E|-------------------------3--------------|
I don't know if I'll make it home tonight
But I know I can swim under the Tahitian moon
I can swim under the Tahitian moon
I can swim under the Tahitian moon
I can swim under the Tahitian moon
I can swim
How to play Tahitian Moon
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.