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Ebb Tide

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[Intro]
CM7 Am7 Dm G7
[Verse 1]
First the CM7tide rushes Am7in
Plants a Dmkiss on the Gshore
Then Crolls out to Bbsea and the sA7ea is very sDmtill once mGore
[Verse 2]
So I CM7rush to your Am7side
Like the Dmoncoming Gtide
With Cone burning Bbthought Will yA7our arms open wide?
At Dmlast we're E7face to face
And as we Amkiss through an Fmembrace
I can Ctell, I can Amfeel
You are Dmlove, you are G7real
Really Cmine in the Amrain, in thDme dark, in the G7sun
[Verse 3]
Like the CM7tide at its Am7ebb
I'm at Dmpeace in Gthe web of CM7your armsAm7  Dm7  G7  C  

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The story behind the song

"Ebb Tide" paints a vivid picture of a love so profound it feels like the ocean's endless return, a love that always comes back to shore. The lyrics, written by Carl Sigman, evoke a deep longing and a sense of destiny in reunion. Frank Sinatra recorded his interpretation of this song in 1958, with arrangements by Nelson Riddle, for his album Frank Sinatra Sings for Only the Lonely. It's a song that captures the powerful, irresistible pull of an enduring connection.

AI-written from these sources:Ebb Tide (song) — Wikipedia ↗Frank Sinatra — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Ebb Tide

by Frank Sinatra

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

CM7

Am7

Dm7

[Intro]

CM7 Am7 Dm G7

[Verse 1]

CM7 Am7

First the tide rushes in

Dm G

Plants a kiss on the shore

C Bb A7 Dm G

Then rolls out to sea and the sea is very still once more

[Verse 2]

CM7 Am7

So I rush to your side

Dm G

Like the oncoming tide

C Bb A7

With one burning thought Will your arms open wide?

Dm E7

At last we're face to face

Am Fm

And as we kiss through an embrace

C Am

I can tell, I can feel

Dm G7

You are love, you are real

C Am Dm G7

Really mine in the rain, in the dark, in the sun

[Verse 3]

CM7 Am7

Like the tide at its ebb

Dm G CM7 Am7 Dm7 G7 C

I'm at peace in the web of your arms

About Ebb Tide Chords by Frank Sinatra

Learn how to play Ebb Tide by Frank Sinatra with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Ebb Tide chords”, “Ebb Tide guitar chords”, or “Frank Sinatra Ebb Tide 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 Ebb Tide chords and for experienced players who want accurate Ebb Tide lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include CM7, Am7, Dm, G7, G, C.

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What key is "Ebb Tide" in?

The chords for "Ebb Tide" show the original chord names (including CM7, Am7, Dm, G7, G, C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.