The Waves Would Roll On
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Intro: G C G C
[Verso 1]
G
Far out to sea
C G G
Where the winds blow strong
Bm
Past all that is known
C C
Past the point of no return
[Refrão]
C Em
If I should vanish
C G C
If I wash gone
C
The waves would roll on
C Em
The waves would roll on
[Verso 2]
G C
Nothing to guide me
G G
No star in the sky
Bm
No seabirds behind
C C
To wheel to and cry
[Refrão]
Em C
If I should vanish
G C
If I was gone
C
The waves would roll on
C Em
The waves would roll on
[Ponte]
D C
Roll on as deep
Bm C
As deep can be
D C
Roll on as far
Bm C
As I can see
[Verso 3]
G C
Nothing to guide me
G G
No star in the sky
Bm
No seabird behind
C C
To wheel and to cry
[Refrão]
Em C
If I should vanish
G C
If my story was done
C
The waves would roll on
Em
The waves would roll on
Outro:
C
The waves would roll on
Em
The waves would roll on
C
The waves would roll on
Outro: G C G C G
How to play The Waves Would Roll On
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.