Under the Boardwalk
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intro G
G D
verse1 Oh the sun beats down and melts the tar upon the roof
D G G7
And your shoes get so hot you wish your tired feet were fire-proof
C G
Under the boardwalk, down by the sea
G D G
On a blanket with my baby is where I'll be
verse2 From a park nearby happy sounds from a carousel
You can almost taste the hotdogs and french fries they sell
Under the boardwalk, down by the sea
On a blanket with my baby is where I'll be
Em
bridge Under the boardwalk, out of the sun
D
Under the boardwalk, we'll be having some fun
Em
Under the boardwalk, people walking above
D
Under the boardwalk, we'll be falling love
Em Em Em Em
Under the board-walk, board-walk
How to play Under the Boardwalk
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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.