Trade Winds
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A Edim Cdim E7 D9 E7 D9 Cdim E7
Down where the trade winds play
E7 D9 Bm5-/7 Cdim E7 A D Bm5-/7 A
Down where you lose a day
A Edim Bm5-/7 D9 E7 A F#m C#m5-/7 F#7
We found a new world where paradise starts
B7 Cdim E7 D9 E7 Cdim Bm5-/7 E7 A
We traded hearts way down where the trade winds play
A Edim Cdim E7 Bm5-/7 E7 D9 Cdim E7
Music was ev where
E7 D9 Bm5-/7 Cdim E7 A
Flowers were in her hair
A Edim Bm5-/7 D9 E7 A F#m C#m5-/7 F#7
Under an awning of silvery boughs
B7 Cdim A7 D9 E7 Cdim Bm5-/7 E7 A
We traded vows the night that I sailed away
A7 D D7M D6 D9 Dm6 A D9 A A7
Oh, trade winds, what are vows that lovers make
A7 D D7M D6 D9 Dm6 A D9 A A7
Oh, trade winds, are they only made to break
A Edim Cdim E7 Bm5-/7 E7 D9 Cdim E7
When it is May again
E7 D9 Bm5-/7 Cdim E7 A D Bm5-/7 A
I'll sail away again
A Edim Bm5-/7 D9 E7 A F#m C#m5-/7 F#7
Though I'm re - turn - ing it won't be the same
B7 Cdim A7 D9 E7 Cdim Bm5-/7 E7 A
She traded her name way down where the trade winds play
F Fdim A D9 A Edim E Bm5-/7 E7/13 Fdim D9 Bm5-/7 A
Blow, trade winds; blow away
How to play Trade Winds
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.