Now playing

The Day We Hit The Coast

Chords

4.73 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

1/16

Tempo 80 BPMVol

Sound:

Position

Step 1 / 16Position: 7

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO openSpace = play/pause

Drop-D tuning
  A777xxx
  B999xxx
  D000xxx
  E222xxx
 F#444xxx
  G555xxx
[Intro]
Main Riff:
e|----A-----B-----A-----B-----A-----B------D----D-----|
B|--------------------------------------------|
G|--------------------------------------------|
D|----7/9--9\7--7/9--9\7--7/9--9-7---0---0----| x3
A|----7/9--9\7--7/9--9\7--7/9--9-7---0---0----|
D|----7/9--9\7--7/9--9\7--7/9--9-7---0---0----|
[Verse 1]
 AI'm Bgoing Adown Bto the AriverB  A  D  D  
AI'm Bgoing Adown Bto the AriverB  A  D  D  
I'm Awalking Bon the Arocks Bin the AwaterB  A  D  D  
AI'm Bgoing Adown Bto the AriverB  A  D  D  
[Pre-Chorus]
I Efelt the cool commotion
F#As it Gpoured into the ocean
 DI remember that day the Emost
[Chorus 1]
The Gday we hit the Dcoast
The Gday we hit the Dcoast
The Gday we hit the Dcoast
 A B A B A B A  D   D
 A B A B A B A  D   D
[Verse 2]
 AI'm Bgoing Aup Bto the AmountainsB  A  D  D  
I'm Agoing Bup and Ainto Bthe AmountainsB  A  D  D  
Where the APrairies Bend, Acollide, Band AaccordionB  A  D  D  
I'm Agoing Bup and Aover Bthe AmountainsB  A  D  D  
[Pre-Chorus]
I Efelt the cool, cool breeze
F#Blowing Gcool off Lake Louise
Blowing Dcool off Lake Louise
Blowing Gcool off Lake Louise
[Solo]
A B A B A B A  D   D
A B A B A B A  D   D
A B A B A B A  D   D
A B A B A B A  D   D
[Verse 3]
 AI'm Bgetting Acolder Band AcolderB  A  D  D  
My Abody's Bgetting Acolder Band AcolderB  A  D  D  
The Asun's Bbeating Adown Bon the AwaterB  A  D  D  
But the Awater's Bgetting Acolder Band AcolderB  A  D  D  
[Pre-Chorus]
The Ewaves, they sound like thunder
F#As they Gpull my body under
 DI remember that day the Emost
[Chorus 2]
The Gday we hit the Dcoast
The Gday we hit the Dcoast
The Gday we hit the Dcoast
The Gday we hit the Dcoast
The Gday we hit the Dcoast
The Gday we hit the Dcoast

All chords in this song (6)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

The Day We Hit The Coast

by Thrush Hermit

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Drop-D tuning

777xxx

999xxx

000xxx

222xxx

444xxx

555xxx

[Intro]

Main Riff:

A B A B A B D D

e|--------------------------------------------|

B|--------------------------------------------|

G|--------------------------------------------|

D|----7/9--9\7--7/9--9\7--7/9--9-7---0---0----| x3

A|----7/9--9\7--7/9--9\7--7/9--9-7---0---0----|

D|----7/9--9\7--7/9--9\7--7/9--9-7---0---0----|

[Verse 1]

A B A B A B A D D

I'm going down to the river

A B A B A B A D D

I'm going down to the river

A B A B A B A D D

I'm walking on the rocks in the water

A B A B A B A D D

I'm going down to the river

[Pre-Chorus]

I felt the cool commotion

F# G

As it poured into the ocean

D E

I remember that day the most

[Chorus 1]

G D

The day we hit the coast

G D

The day we hit the coast

G D

The day we hit the coast

A B A B A B A D D

[Verse 2]

A B A B A B A D D

I'm going up to the mountains

A B A B A B A D D

I'm going up and into the mountains

A B A B A B A D D

Where the Prairies end, collide, and accordion

A B A B A B A D D

I'm going up and over the mountains

[Pre-Chorus]

I felt the cool, cool breeze

F# G

Blowing cool off Lake Louise

[Solo]

A B A B A B A D D

[Verse 3]

A B A B A B A D D

I'm getting colder and colder

A B A B A B A D D

My body's getting colder and colder

A B A B A B A D D

The sun's beating down on the water

A B A B A B A D D

But the water's getting colder and colder

[Pre-Chorus]

The waves, they sound like thunder

F# G

As they pull my body under

D E

I remember that day the most

[Chorus 2]

G D

The day we hit the coast

G D

The day we hit the coast

G D

The day we hit the coast

G D

The day we hit the coast

G D

The day we hit the coast

G D

The day we hit the coast

About The Day We Hit The Coast Chords by Thrush Hermit

Learn how to play The Day We Hit The Coast by Thrush Hermit with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “The Day We Hit The Coast chords”, “The Day We Hit The Coast guitar chords”, or “Thrush Hermit The Day We Hit The Coast 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 The Day We Hit The Coast chords and for experienced players who want accurate The Day We Hit The Coast lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, A, B, E, F#, G.

FAQ — The Day We Hit The Coast by Thrush Hermit

How do I play "The Day We Hit The Coast" by Thrush Hermit on guitar?

Open the free chords for "The Day We Hit The Coast" by Thrush Hermit on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "The Day We Hit The Coast" by Thrush Hermit free?

Yes. The chords for "The Day We Hit The Coast" by Thrush Hermit are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "The Day We Hit The Coast" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "The Day We Hit The Coast" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "The Day We Hit The Coast"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "The Day We Hit The Coast" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "The Day We Hit The Coast" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "The Day We Hit The Coast" by Thrush Hermit with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Thrush Hermit below.

What key is "The Day We Hit The Coast" in?

The chords for "The Day We Hit The Coast" show the original chord names (including D, A, B, E, F#, G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.