Owl City - Tidal Wave: Guitar Chords
Learn to play "Tidal Wave" 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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Learn Tidal Wave Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Owl City
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 "Tidal Wave" smoothly on your guitar.
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E B E I wish I could cross my arms, and cross your mind B F# Cause I believe you'd unfold your paper heart E and wear it on your sleeve B All my life I wish I broke mirrors, E instead of promises G#m Cause all I see, is a shattered conscience F# staring right back at me I wish I had covered all my tracks completely 'cause I'm so afraid Is that the light at the far end of the tunnel or just the train? Lift your arms, only heaven knows where the danger grows And it's safe to say there's a bright light up ahead and help is on the way E B F# (Help is on the way, Help is on the way, Help is on the way...) Help is on the way Chorus: E B F# I forget the last time I felt brave (I just recall insecurity) E B F# Cause it came down like a tidal wave (And sorrow swept over me) Depression, please cut to the chase and cut a long story short Oh, please be done; how much longer can this drama afford to run? Fate looks sharp, severs all my ties And breaks whatever doesn't bend But sadly then, all my heavy hopes just pull me back down again Back down again Back down again Back down again Back down again Back down again Back down again Back down again Chorus: I forget the last time I felt brave, I just recall insecurity 'Cause it came down like a tidal wave, and sorrow swept over me Then I was given grace and love; I was blind, but now I can see 'Cause I found a new hope from above, and courage swept over me It hurts just to wake up, whenever you're wearing thin Alone on the outside, so tired of looking in The end is uncertain and I've never been so afraid But I don't need a telescope to see that there's hope And that makes me feel brave You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsB  E  F#  G#m  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 "Tidal Wave" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Tidal Wave" by Owl City.