Is Free Chord Book really free?

Yes. Free Chord Book is 100% free with no sign-up required. Access 670,000+ guitar chords, tabs, and lyrics for every song you want to learn.

How do I transpose chords to a different key?

Open any song and use the transpose buttons to move every chord up or down by half-steps. Perfect for singers who need a different key or capo players.

Can I see chord diagrams while I play?

Yes. Tap any chord in a song to instantly see its interactive guitar chord diagram, including alternate fingerings and variations.

What's the difference between guitar chords and guitar tabs?

Chords show you which strings to strum together (great for rhythm playing and singing). Tabs (tablature) show you exact note-by-note fingerings, which is great for solos, riffs, and fingerpicking.

Does Free Chord Book work on mobile?

Yes. Free Chord Book is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops. Use auto-scroll to play hands-free. There is also a free iPhone app (The Chord Book) and Android app (Free Chords).

Is there an iPhone or Android app?

Yes. Download The Chord Book on the Apple App Store and Free Chords on Google Play. Same 670,000+ songs, transpose, tuner, and auto-scroll — 100% free.

Can I print guitar chords?

Yes. Open any song and tap the Print button next to Save. You'll get a branded chord sheet with the Chord Book logo, ready for practice.

Is there a built-in guitar tuner?

Yes. Free Chord Book includes a free online guitar tuner that uses your microphone and YIN pitch detection for accurate tuning in standard and alternate tunings.

How many songs are available?

Over 670,000 songs with chords, tabs, and lyrics — covering every genre, from rock and pop to country, indie, folk, and Hebrew songs.

Is Free Chord Book a good alternative to Ultimate Guitar?

Yes. Free Chord Book is a fast, ad-free, 100% free alternative to Ultimate Guitar with interactive chord diagrams, instant transpose, auto-scroll, and a built-in tuner — no account required.

SavedFavorites

Buried In The Waves

Chords

4.79 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Capo on fret 3 (as written in this song)

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Buried in the Waves by Gregory Alan Isakov
Lyrics are from his most recent recorded perfomance of this.
Capo 3
[Intro]
 Fmaj7   Am   Emx3
Fmaj7
[Verse 1]
Well the wAmind went west, she poEured my drink,
StuFmaj7mbled 'neath the stars Con home
Couldn't fAmind no love from the anEgels above
Nor the Fmaj7devil down belowC  
ThrAmough all the sorrow, I Elearned to barrow
A Fmaj7song from the blackest cCrow
Through the wAmind and the hail, we fuEmbled and failed
SFmaj7teady as we goC, sFmaj7teady as we goG  
[Pre-Chorus]
And these aFmaj7mulets falling dCays
For you I'd Gsafely, saveAm  
And the Fmaj7love of the girl, she's hoClding precious peGarls,
Buried in the wAmaves, buried in the wFmaj7avesC  G  Am  
Fmaj7 C
[Verse 2]
And the huAmrricane came, and boErrowed my name,
Fmaj7Scold when she clipped my Cwings
Neither rAmich nor the poor couldn't fEind no cure
Fmaj7For these sort of Cthings
AmWe moved along, like a beEd time song,
Fmaj7Quiet and holy anCd slow
We toAmssed our backs, we tigEhtened our straps,
SFmaj7teady as we goC, sFmaj7teady as we goE  
[Chorus]
AlAmright, Fmaj7okay, nCow I knowG  
Here in the hAmands of the Fmaj7hands that rColl the bonesG  
That waAmter, she's high, and the oGnly one who knCowsE  
She will swAmallow us, swaEllow us, sFmaj7wallow us whColeFmaj7  C  
 Fmaj7   Am    Emx3
Fmaj7
[Verse 3]
Well the hAmills of gold, so haEunted now
Found cFmaj7omfort near the firelightC  
All the stoAmries we told, tuErned us cold
NFmaj7othing's rightG  
NAmow we're lost, we're Elost in flame
Made a Fmaj7map from the power linesC  
Oh the cAmity down below in the fEactory smoke
TFmaj7he words shinedC  
SFmaj7teady as we dieG  
[Pre-Chorus]
And these aFmaj7mulets falling dCays,
For you I'd Gsafely, saveAm  
And the lFmaj7ove of the girl, she's hoClding precious peGarls,
Buried in the wAmaves, buried inFmaj7  C  G  
  Fmaj7    Am    Emx3
Fmaj7
[Chorus]
AlAmright, Fmaj7okay, nCow I knowG  
Here in the hAmands of the Fmaj7hands that Croll the bonesG  
And that wAmater she's high, and the oGnly one who knCowsE  
She will swAmallow, swEallow, Fmaj7swallow us wCholeFmaj7  C  
She will swAmallow, swEallow, Fmaj7swallow us wCholeFmaj7  C  
She will swAmallow, swEallow, Fmaj7swallow us wChole
[Outro]
C(long strum)

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

Buried In The Waves

by Gregory Alan Isakov

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 3 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

Fmaj7

Buried in the Waves by Gregory Alan Isakov

Lyrics are from his most recent recorded perfomance of this.

Capo 3

[Intro]

Fmaj7 Am Em

Fmaj7

[Verse 1]

Am E

Well the wind went west, she poured my drink,

Fmaj7 C

Stumbled 'neath the stars on home

Am E

Couldn't find no love from the angels above

Fmaj7 C

Nor the devil down below

Am E

Through all the sorrow, I learned to barrow

Fmaj7 C

A song from the blackest crow

Am E

Through the wind and the hail, we fumbled and failed

Fmaj7 C Fmaj7 G

Steady as we go, steady as we go

[Pre-Chorus]

Fmaj7 C

And these amulets falling days

G Am

For you I'd safely, save

Fmaj7 C G

And the love of the girl, she's holding precious pearls,

Am Fmaj7 C G Am

Buried in the waves, buried in the waves

Fmaj7 C

[Verse 2]

Am E

And the hurricane came, and borrowed my name,

Fmaj7 C

Scold when she clipped my wings

Am E

Neither rich nor the poor couldn't find no cure

Fmaj7 C

For these sort of things

Am E

We moved along, like a bed time song,

Fmaj7 C

Quiet and holy and slow

Am E

We tossed our backs, we tightened our straps,

Fmaj7 C Fmaj7 E

Steady as we go, steady as we go

[Chorus]

Am Fmaj7 C G

Alright, okay, now I know

Am Fmaj7 C G

Here in the hands of the hands that roll the bones

Am G C E

That water, she's high, and the only one who knows

Am E Fmaj7 C Fmaj7 C

She will swallow us, swallow us, swallow us whole

Fmaj7 Am Em

Fmaj7

[Verse 3]

Am E

Well the hills of gold, so haunted now

Fmaj7 C

Found comfort near the firelight

Am E

All the stories we told, turned us cold

Fmaj7 G

Nothing's right

Am E

Now we're lost, we're lost in flame

Fmaj7 C

Made a map from the power lines

Am E

Oh the city down below in the factory smoke

Fmaj7 C

The words shined

Fmaj7 G

Steady as we die

[Pre-Chorus]

Fmaj7 C

And these amulets falling days,

G Am

For you I'd safely, save

Fmaj7 C G

And the love of the girl, she's holding precious pearls,

Am Fmaj7 C G

Buried in the waves, buried in

Fmaj7 Am Em

Fmaj7

[Chorus]

Am Fmaj7 C G

Alright, okay, now I know

Am Fmaj7 C G

Here in the hands of the hands that roll the bones

Am G C E

And that water she's high, and the only one who knows

Am E Fmaj7 C Fmaj7 C

She will swallow, swallow, swallow us whole

Am E Fmaj7 C Fmaj7 C

She will swallow, swallow, swallow us whole

Am E Fmaj7 C

She will swallow, swallow, swallow us whole

[Outro]

(long strum)

About Buried In The Waves Chords by Gregory Alan Isakov

Learn how to play Buried In The Waves by Gregory Alan Isakov with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Buried In The Waves chords”, “Buried In The Waves guitar chords”, or “Gregory Alan Isakov Buried In The Waves 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 Buried In The Waves chords and for experienced players who want accurate Buried In The Waves lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Fmaj7, Am, Em, E, C, A.

FAQ — Buried In The Waves by Gregory Alan Isakov

How do I play "Buried In The Waves" by Gregory Alan Isakov on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Buried In The Waves" by Gregory Alan Isakov 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 "Buried In The Waves" by Gregory Alan Isakov free?

Yes. The chords for "Buried In The Waves" by Gregory Alan Isakov are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Buried In The Waves" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Buried In The Waves"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Buried In The Waves" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Buried In The Waves" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Buried In The Waves" by Gregory Alan Isakov with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Gregory Alan Isakov below.

What key is "Buried In The Waves" in?

The chords for "Buried In The Waves" show the original chord names (including Fmaj7, Am, Em, E, C, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.