To The Sea
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INTRO: Cm
VERSE
Cm
The wind is a-whipping through the open door
speaking of the sea and the rolling waves
Eb
Maybe there's a ship at the bottom now
or struggling on the surface with a cry for help
Fm
Wish I could forget and let the years go by
G Cm
wish I could escape from my dreams of you
Cm
Twenty years ago was a howling storm
like the voice of a god from the great beyond
Eb
I was standing on the shore as the sky grew dark
with a hand on a bible and a hand on my heart
Fm
Wish I could forget and let the years go by
G Cm
wish I could escape from my dreams of you
[Refrão]
Eb Bb Fm Cm
Because all I have left is the voice of the wind
Ab Bb Cm
blowing through the doors of our house!
VERSE
Cm
The sun was drying up the rain in our sky
Shining gold in our sails and our hearts standing by
Eb
Remember what they're singing on their way to the sea:
"Goodbye fare thee well, goodbye for me"
Fm
Wish I could forget and let the years go by
G Cm
Wish I could escape from my dreams of you
Cm
Empty were the coffins and the house where we lived
as the grave that I dug by our place on the beach
Eb
How I wish the water could be poured out of the sea
so I can go and get you back ashore with me
Fm
Wish I could forget and let the years go by
G Cm
Wish I could escape from my dreams of you
[Refrão]
Eb Bb Fm Cm
Because all I have left is the voice of the wind
Ab Bb Cm
blowing through the doors of our house! (3x)
OUTRO: Cm
How to play To The Sea
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Cm. 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.