The Sea
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Intro: G
C G
The tide won't Let me go
C G
Now I'm lost in the undertow
D Em
Let the water wash away my shame
C G
As the sea calls out my name
C G
Waves break upon my lonely soul
C G
They bring me to the heart of gold
D Em
I find a raft where it teaches me
C G
To be at one with the sea
C G
And the music here is so good
C G
I'd live with Orcas if I could
D Em
They all sing like Billy Holiday
C G
To make all the bad things go away
C |G |C |G |D |Em |C |G
C G
Into the arms of eternity
C G
Where everything is happy and free
D Em
I can't wait to meet you there
C G
As I dive into the sea
D Em
Can't wait to meet you there
C G
As I dive into the sea
Outro: G
How to play The Sea
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 G. 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.