The Wave
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Intro: G#m B E B
verse 1
G#m B E
B G#m
We were talking on a boardwalk
B E
We were lit up when the lights came down
B G#m
So we drifted toward the music
B E
And you kissed me as the sound
B G#m
Of my favorite band was playing
B E
But I couldn't hear them 'cause my heart
B G#m
Was beatin' loud and out a rhythm
B E
As you drowned out all the dark
[Refrão]
B G#m
I was a boat trapped in a bottle
F#
Dying for water
E
You were the ocean
B G#m
I was a compass that couldn't find heaven
F# E
I didn't know how bad I was broken
B G#m
I was castaway with no land
F# E
I drew a broken heart in the sand
B G#m
And you were the wave the wave the wave
F#
That washed it all
E B
That washed it all away
Instrumental
B G#m B E
verse 2
B G#m
We talked for a couple of hours
B E
We got salt all over our jeans
B G#m
And we laughed about forever
B E
What the hell did that really mean
B G#m
And all of a sudden thanks to you
B E
My favorite color is blue
B G#m
I never saw you coming
F# E
Sweet salvation and I never knew
[Refrão]
B G#m
I was a boat trapped in a bottle
F#
Dying for water
E
You were the ocean
B G#m
I was a compass that couldn't find heaven
F# E
I didn't know how bad I was broken
B G#m
I was castaway with no land
F# E
I drew a broken heart in the sand
B G#m
And you were the wave the wave the wave
F#
That washed it all
E B G#m F# E B G#m F# E
That washed it all away
Bridge
B G#m
I was a town closed for winter
B
I was a Ferris wheel with the light burnt out
G#m B E
'Til you came along, when you came along
[Refrão]Chorus
B G#m
I was a boat trapped in a bottle
B
Dying for water
E
You were the ocean
B G#m
I was a compass that couldn't find heaven
B
I didn't know how bad I was broken
B G#m
I was castaway with no land
F# E
I drew a broken heart in the sand
F#
That washed it all
E B G#m F#
That washed it all away
E B G#m F# E
Yeah you washed it all away
B G#m F#
You were the wave the wave the wave
E B G#m F# E
Yeah that washed it all away
Outro
B G#m F# E (x4)
How to play The Wave
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G#m. 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.