The Next Sea Over
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C Am F C
C Am G G
C Am F C
If I was a sailor, I'd be on my boat
C Am G G
Out on the water as far I can go
E F Am F
The sunshine awaits me, the breeze rolling in
Am F G C C C
Where the tide hits the bottle, I make peace with my sins
C Am F C
My mind has been racing, holes have been dug
C Am G G
I fought my own battles and swept them under rugs
E F Am F
Now I'm craving calmness, much like the shore
Am F G C C C
Where there's no need to fight anymore
F C
Do what you love to stay grounded
G C
It's better to live on your feet
F C
Don't keep your palace surrounded
G G
Good advice I've learned from my journey
F C
And just in the next sea over
E7 Am
There's always ocean to sail
F C F
When you arrive, you'll find what you desire
C G C C C
'Til then only time can tell
C Am F C
I once was a pirate, captain of my ship
C Am G G
I tread for dark waters in moonlight I'd sip
E F Am F
Seize other treasures and made them my own
Am F G C
Alas got me nowhere except overthrown
N.C. F
A buccaneer no more, but I still float
G
My maritime lady of cedar and oak
E7 Am F
Now a new sea dog I'm steadfast and strong
Am F G C C C
To change what's been broken, to right what's been wrong
F C
Do what your heart says it's craving
G C
But don't stand on the ledge for too long.
F C
Look to the Lord if you're lonely
G G
He's always there to answer your call
F C
And just in the next sea over
E7 Am
There are ocean waves strong
F C F
When you arrive, you'll find what you desire
C G C Am
And then you'll know where you belong
F C F
When you arrive, you'll find what you desire
C G C Am F C C Am G C
And then you'll know where you belong
How to play The Next Sea Over
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 C. 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.