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Done in standard. If you want to do it truly as Voltaire does, just use the transpose 
tool :)
For the A7 and Dm at the end of each line of the verse, just quickly strum each one of 
them once. Listen to the song for the rhythm. I recommend fingerpicking everything 
besides the A7 Dm I mentioned earlier and the chorus.
Dm
Dm'T'was the Gmworst of times for A7tinkers like Dmyou and me.A7  Dm  
DmSo in Gmsearch of fortune A7I took Dmto the sea.A7  Dm  
DmRound my Gmneck, a key A7you said was Dmto your heart.A7  Dm  
DmHeld it Gmdesperately as A7your ship Dmleft the dockA7  Dm  
I can't forGmget, I won't forA7give this Dmsea
For the Gmendless hurt it A7gave to Dmme.
I want to Gmstab, I want to A7kill this Dmsea.
Took you aA7way, took you away from Dmme.A7  Dm  
Dm
DmSilks from GmSingapore, a A7treasure from Dmtripoli for you.A7  Dm  
DmAnd from GmSilver Bay, A7I’ve scars for Dmsouvenirs.A7  Dm  
DmLove, your Gmson was born. A7I wish Dmyou could see.A7  Dm  
DmEyes the Gmsame as yours and A7cries Dmjust like me.A7  Dm  
I can't forGmget, I won't forA7give this Dmsea
For the Gmendless hurt it A7gave to Dmme.
I want to Gmstab, I want to A7kill this Dmsea.
Took you aA7way, took you away from Dmme.A7  Dm  
Gm(thA7at Dmis Gmthe A7soDmlo, GmhuA7m tDmhe A7choDmrus A7on Dmtop of it)
DmYears have Gmpassed. How many, A7I don't know Dmanymore.A7  Dm  
(Dm)              Gm                    A7             Dm   A7  Dm  
Lost adrift at sea, a storm comes. It's getting cold.
DmI stand Gmon the shores, A7searching a Dmsea of blueA7  Dm  
DmAnd forGmever more, A7I'll wait here for Dmyou.
Dm

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This Sea

by Voltaire

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Chords in this song · guitar

Done in standard. If you want to do it truly as Voltaire does, just use the transpose

tool :)

For the A7 and Dm at the end of each line of the verse, just quickly strum each one of

them once. Listen to the song for the rhythm. I recommend fingerpicking everything

besides the A7 Dm I mentioned earlier and the chorus.

Dm Gm A7 Dm A7 Dm

'T'was the worst of times for tinkers like you and me.

Dm Gm A7 Dm A7 Dm

So in search of fortune I took to the sea.

Dm Gm A7 Dm A7 Dm

Round my neck, a key you said was to your heart.

Dm Gm A7 Dm A7 Dm

Held it desperately as your ship left the dock

Gm A7 Dm

I can't forget, I won't forgive this sea

Gm A7 Dm

For the endless hurt it gave to me.

Gm A7 Dm

I want to stab, I want to kill this sea.

A7 Dm A7 Dm

Took you away, took you away from me.

Dm Gm A7 Dm A7 Dm

Silks from Singapore, a treasure from tripoli for you.

Dm Gm A7 Dm A7 Dm

And from Silver Bay, I’ve scars for souvenirs.

Dm Gm A7 Dm A7 Dm

Love, your son was born. I wish you could see.

Dm Gm A7 Dm A7 Dm

Eyes the same as yours and cries just like me.

Gm A7 Dm

I can't forget, I won't forgive this sea

Gm A7 Dm

For the endless hurt it gave to me.

Gm A7 Dm

I want to stab, I want to kill this sea.

A7 Dm A7 Dm

Took you away, took you away from me.

Gm A7 Dm Gm A7 Dm Gm A7 Dm A7 Dm A7 Dm

(that is the solo, hum the chorus on top of it)

Dm Gm A7 Dm A7 Dm

Years have passed. How many, I don't know anymore.

Dm Gm A7 Dm A7 Dm

()

Lost adrift at sea, a storm comes. It's getting cold.

Dm Gm A7 Dm A7 Dm

I stand on the shores, searching a sea of blue

Dm Gm A7 Dm

And forever more, I'll wait here for you.

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