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Half Moon Bay

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 Bb-  Ab-Eb  
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
 Bb-  Ab-Eb  
by the beach north of San Jose
met the right girl and it sounds cliche
but we decided not to take it slow
 Bb-  Ab-Eb  
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
 Bb-  Ab-Eb  
first came love then a baby carriage
hardly knew the people at my own damn marriage
but an open bar can open your mind
 Gm-  Eb- F(3x)
you save my life with every word you say
you shine your light for me to find my way
just hold me tight and cross your heart to stay
 Eb-  F-Bb  
here with me
born to be
every part of you in Half Moon Bay
 Bb-  Ab-Eb  
Up in Tiburon where the girls are warm
we stay inside while the rain clouds form, yeah
thank God for rainy days like these
 Bb-  Ab-Eb  
and just when the time has come to retire
the baby starts crying so we dance by the fire
always does the trick, you better believe
 Gm-  Eb- F(3x)
you save my life with every word you say
you shine your light for me to find my way
just hold me tight and cross your heart to stay
 Eb- F  
here with me
born to be
every part of you
 F-  Eb-  Bb(2x)
Why no keep it nice and steady
we don't know until the stars are ready
why say no when yes feels right
you just gotta go with what you feel like, oh
 Bb-  Ab-Eb  
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
  Gm- Eb- F(3x)
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
 Eb- F  
here with me
born to be
every part of you
  Gm- Eb- F(3x)
you save my life with every word you say
you shine your light so I can find my way
just hold on tight and cross your heart to stay
 Eb-  F-Bb  
here with me
born to be
every part of you in half moon bay
half moon bay

All chords in this song (5)

The story behind the song

"Half Moon Bay" is found on Train's 2009 album, Save Me, San Francisco. The band, hailing from San Francisco, is known for its pop rock sound and has seen various lineup changes since its formation in 1993, with Pat Monahan as the consistent lead vocalist. This song emerges from an album that marked a return to the group's folk-rock roots. It plays like a reflection of the band's enduring connection to their origins and musical heartland.

AI-written from these sources:Save Me, San Francisco — Wikipedia ↗Train (band) — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Half Moon Bay

by Train

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Bb Ab Eb

- -

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

Bb Ab Eb

- -

by the beach north of San Jose

met the right girl and it sounds cliche

but we decided not to take it slow

Bb Ab Eb

- -

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

Bb Ab Eb

- -

first came love then a baby carriage

hardly knew the people at my own damn marriage

but an open bar can open your mind

Gm Eb F

- - (3x)

you save my life with every word you say

you shine your light for me to find my way

just hold me tight and cross your heart to stay

Eb F Bb

- -

here with me

born to be

every part of you in Half Moon Bay

Bb Ab Eb

- -

Up in Tiburon where the girls are warm

we stay inside while the rain clouds form, yeah

thank God for rainy days like these

Bb Ab Eb

- -

and just when the time has come to retire

the baby starts crying so we dance by the fire

always does the trick, you better believe

Gm Eb F

- - (3x)

you save my life with every word you say

you shine your light for me to find my way

just hold me tight and cross your heart to stay

Eb F

here with me

born to be

every part of you

F Eb Bb

- - (2x)

Why no keep it nice and steady

we don't know until the stars are ready

why say no when yes feels right

you just gotta go with what you feel like, oh

Bb Ab Eb

- -

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

Gm Eb F

- - (3x)

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

Eb F

here with me

born to be

every part of you

Gm Eb F

- - (3x)

you save my life with every word you say

you shine your light so I can find my way

just hold on tight and cross your heart to stay

Eb F Bb

- -

here with me

born to be

every part of you in half moon bay

half moon bay

About Half Moon Bay Chords by Train

Learn how to play Half Moon Bay by Train with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Half Moon Bay chords”, “Half Moon Bay guitar chords”, or “Train Half Moon Bay chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Half Moon Bay chords and for experienced players who want accurate Half Moon Bay lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Bb, Ab, Eb, Gm, F.

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