The Ocean
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Intro: Dm
then Bb C Dm x2
verse 1:
Dm
I feel heavy I
C
feel weighted
Dm
And I feel hungry
F C/E
I feel wasted
Bb
Oh I can't put my
finger on my feelings
C
Put my ear to the ceiling
Dm
where is that coming from?
F/A Dm(Hold)
Where are you coming from?
Chorus 1:
Bb
I'm just waiting for the
C
walls of my insides to come
Dm
clean I've been praying for
Am
the day that my spirit
Bb
is finally free Some days
C
it feels like the ocean
Dm
lies inside of me
Am
Lies inside of me
verse 2:
Bb
And I feel paralyzed
C
been cut down to size
Dm
I hardly have the strength
Am F
to open up my eyes
Bb
Coz I am swollen and this
C
has stolen my sanity
Dm
Well it's hard to see beyond
F/A
this when it's fighting
C Dm(hold)
against me Yeah!
(Repeat Chorus 1)
Bridge:
Bb Gm
The waves crash in
Dm
the tide rolls out
F
I stand before
Bb
my weakness now
Gm
You took my faith
Dm
and cut me down
F
The ocean it lies it
Bb Gm Dm F < Guitar Solo
lies inside me now!
Bb
The ocean!
Gm
The ocean!
Chorus 2:
Chordless
I'm just waiting for the
walls of my insides to come
clean I've been praying for
Am
the day that my spirit yeah
Bb
I'm just waiting for the
C
walls of my insides to come
Dm
clean I've been praying for
Am
the day that my spirit
Bb
is finally free Some days
C
it feels like the ocean
Dm
lies inside of me
Am Dm(hold) C Dm(Hold)
Lies inside of me
How to play The Ocean
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 Dm. 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.