Learn to play "The Tide Is High" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
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This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "The Tide Is High" smoothly on your guitar.
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B E F# The tide is high, but I'm holding on, B E F# I'm gonna be your number one, B E F# B I'm not the kinda girl who gives up just like that, E F# Oh, no It's not the things you do that tease and hurt me bad But it's the way you do the things you do to me I'm not the kind-a girl who gives up just like that, oh no Chorus: B E F# The tide is high, but I'm holding on, B E F# E F# I'm gonna be your number one, number one, E F# Number one Every girl wants you to be her man But I'll wait my dear till it's my turn I'm not the kind-a girl who gives up just like that, oh no Chorus: The tide is high but I'm holdin' on I'm gonna be your number one, number one, number one Every girl wants you to be her man But I'll wait my dear till it's my turn I'm not the kind-a girl who gives up just like that, oh no Chorus: The tide is high but I'm holding on I'm gonna be your number one, number one, number one The tide is high but I'm holding on I'm gonna be your number one The tide is high but I'm holding on I'm gonna be your number one The tide is high but I'm holding on I'm gonna be your number one You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsE F# B Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "The Tide Is High" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "The Tide Is High" by Blondie.