Train - Half Moon Bay: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "Half Moon Bay" 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 Half Moon Bay Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Train

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 "Half Moon Bay" smoothly on your guitar.

For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.

A#
This ain't a threat, but I think I better warn ya
gonna fall in love if you go to California
G#         D#            A#
I did and this is how I know

By the beach, north of San Jose
Met the right girl, and it sounds cliche but
We decided not to take it slow

I said, "Why wait? You're my soulmate"
Took her by the hand in the Golden State
Now that you're mine, things are gonna be fine

First came love, then a baby carriage
Hardly knew the people at my own damn marriage
But an open bar can open your mind

Chorus:
Gm           D#           A#
you save my life with every word you say
Gm              D#              F
you shine your light for me to find my way
Gm            D#              A#
just hold me tight and cross your heart to stay
D#
here with me born to be
       F                        A#
every part of you in Half Moon Bay

Up in Tiburon where the girls are warm
We stay inside while the rain clouds form
And thank God for rainy days like these

And just when the time has come to retire
Baby starts crying, so we dance by the fire
Always does the trick, you better believe

Chorus:
You save my life with every word you say
You shine your light for me to find the way
Just hold me tight and cross your heart to stay
Here with me, born to be
Every part of you

F
Why go slow if it's nice and steady?
C
We all know it's in the stars already
D#     A#
Oh-oh, oh-oh
F
Why say no if yes feels right?
     C                                  D#
You just got to go where it feels like home

This ain't a threat, but I think I better warn ya
Gonna fall in love if you go to California
I did, and this is how I know

Chorus:
You save my life with every word you say
You shine your light for me to find the way
Just hold me tight and cross your heart to stay
Here with me, born to be
Every part of you

You save my life with every word you say
You shine your light so I can find my way
Just hold me tight and cross your heart to stay
Here with me, born to be
Every part of you in Half Moon Bay

Half Moon Bay
Half, hm, hm
Half Moon Bay


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Guitar Chord Diagrams

A#

Guitar chord A#

C

Guitar chord C

D#

Guitar chord D#

F

Guitar chord F

G#

Guitar chord G#

Gm

Guitar chord Gm

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 "Half Moon Bay" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Half Moon Bay" by Train.

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