Metric - Enemies of the Ocean: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "Enemies of the Ocean" 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.

Learn Enemies of the Ocean Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Metric

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 "Enemies of the Ocean" smoothly on your guitar.

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C#                        D#m
Out under bright silver skies, I accept it
D#m    Fm         F#           A#m
Quick skip to the end, let you go
 C#                           D#m
Still single frames from our life
D#m              Fm           F#           A#m
Stream before my eyes like a distant slideshow

A#m              F                        A#m
How were we to know the river ever would bend?
A#m                G# G#maj7            C#maj7 Fm
Split apart at the end,    enemies of the ocean

Chorus:
C#                  G#     A#m
Seats on the last flight, sunsets and Moonlight
C#       G#     F#  G#
How were we to know?
C#                 G#     A#m
Best of the first days, Christmas and birthdays
C#       G#     F#                        C#
How were we to know the river ever would bend?
F#                 C#  F#               C#
Split apart at the end,  enemies of the ocean
F#             C#
Enemies of the ocean

   F#                           D#m
In time, when the high will subside
D#m                 A#m                        Fm
Send in the jaws of life, send in the jaws of life
   F#                           D#m
In time, when the high will subside
D#m                 A#m                        G#
Send in the jaws of life, send in the jaws of life

Charm of the off-chance roulette
Set an opening bet so low, seemed like I'd won
Forge that signature, lack of conviction
Combined with commitment so vast
It confounds everyone

How were they to know
The river ever would bend?
Split apart at the end
Enemies of the ocean
Enemies of the ocean
Enemies of the ocean

Chorus:
Seats on the last flight
Sunsets and moonlight
How were we to know
The river ever would bend?
Split apart at the end
Enemies of the ocean
Enemies of the ocean
Enemies of the ocean


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Guitar Chord Diagrams

A#m

Guitar chord A#m

C#

Guitar chord C#

C#maj7

Guitar chord C#maj7

D#m

Guitar chord D#m

F

Guitar chord F

Fm

Guitar chord Fm

F#

Guitar chord F#

G#

Guitar chord G#

G#m

Guitar chord G#m

G#maj7

Guitar chord G#maj7

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 "Enemies of the Ocean" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Enemies of the Ocean" by Metric.