Now playing

The Wave

Chords

4.86 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Bmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

[Intro]
B G#m F# E
[Verse 1]
 We were Btalking on a G#mboardwalk
 We were lit F#up when the lights came dEown
 So we Bdrifted toward the G#mmusic
 And you F#kissed me as the soundE  
 Of my favoBrite band was playG#ming
 But I couldn't F#hear them 'cause my hEeart
 Was beatin' lBoud and out a rhyG#mthm
 As you drF#owned out all the dEark
[Chorus]
I was a Bboat trapped in a G#mbottle
Dying for F#water
You were the Eocean
I was a Bcompass that couldn't find hG#meaven
I didn't F#know how bad I was Ebroken
I was Bcastaway with no G#mland
I drew a F#broken heart in the Esand
And you were the Bwave the wave the G#mwave
That F#washed it all
That Ewashed it all away
[Instrumental]
B G#m F# E
[Verse 2]
We talkBed for a couple of G#mhours
We got salt F#all over our jEeans
And we Blaughed about forG#mever
What the F#hell did that really meanE  
And all of a suddBen thanks to yoG#mu
My favoF#rite color is bElue
I Bnever saw you coG#mming
Sweet salF#vation and I never knEew
[Chorus]
I was a Bboat trapped in a G#mbottle
Dying for F#water
You were the Eocean
I was a Bcompass that couldn't find hG#meaven
I didn't F#know how bad I was Ebroken
I was Bcastaway with no G#mland
I drew a F#broken heart in the Esand
And you were the Bwave the wave the G#mwave
That F#washed it all
That Ewashed it all awayB  G#m  F#  E  B  G#m  F#  E  
[Bridge]
I was a Btown closed for wintG#mer
I was a FerF#ris wheel with the light buErnt out
'Til you came along,    G#mwhen you F#came alonBgE  
[Chorus]
I was a Bboat trapped in a G#mbottle
Dying for F#water
You were the Eocean
I was a Bcompass that couldn't find hG#meaven
I didn't F#know how bad I was broken
I was Bcastaway with no G#mland
I drew a F#broken heart in the Esand
AnBd you were the wavG#me the wave the wave
That F#washed it all
That Ewashed it all awayB  G#m  F#  
Yeah you Ewashed it all awayB  G#m  F#  E  
You were the Bwave the wave the G#mwaveF#  
Yeah that Ewashed it all BawayG#m  F#  E  
[Outro]
 B   G#m   F#   E(x4)

All chords in this song (4)

🎸 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 Wave

by Blake Shelton

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

G#m

[Intro]

B G#m F# E

[Verse 1]

B G#m

We were talking on a boardwalk

F# E

We were lit up when the lights came down

B G#m

So we drifted toward the music

F# E

And you kissed me as the sound

B G#m

Of my favorite band was playing

F# E

But I couldn't hear them 'cause my heart

B G#m

Was beatin' loud and out a rhythm

F# E

As you drowned out all the dark

[Chorus]

B G#m

I was a boat trapped in a bottle

Dying for water

You were the ocean

B G#m

I was a compass that couldn't find heaven

F# E

I didn't know how bad I was broken

B G#m

I was castaway with no land

F# E

I drew a broken heart in the sand

B G#m

And you were the wave the wave the wave

That washed it all

That washed it all away

[Instrumental]

B G#m F# E

[Verse 2]

B G#m

We talked for a couple of hours

F# E

We got salt all over our jeans

B G#m

And we laughed about forever

F# E

What the hell did that really mean

B G#m

And all of a sudden thanks to you

F# E

My favorite color is blue

B G#m

I never saw you coming

F# E

Sweet salvation and I never knew

[Chorus]

B G#m

I was a boat trapped in a bottle

Dying for water

You were the ocean

B G#m

I was a compass that couldn't find heaven

F# E

I didn't know how bad I was broken

B G#m

I was castaway with no land

F# E

I drew a broken heart in the sand

B G#m

And you were the wave the wave the wave

That washed it all

E B G#m F# E B G#m F# E

That washed it all away

[Bridge]

B G#m

I was a town closed for winter

F# E

I was a Ferris wheel with the light burnt out

G#m F# B E

'Til you came along, when you came along

[Chorus]

B G#m

I was a boat trapped in a bottle

Dying for water

You were the ocean

B G#m

I was a compass that couldn't find heaven

I didn't know how bad I was broken

B G#m

I was castaway with no land

F# E

I drew a broken heart in the sand

B G#m

And you were the wave the wave the wave

That washed it all

E B G#m F#

That washed it all away

E B G#m F# E

Yeah you washed it all away

B G#m F#

You were the wave the wave the wave

E B G#m F# E

Yeah that washed it all away

[Outro]

B G#m F# E

(x4)

About The Wave Chords by Blake Shelton

Learn how to play The Wave by Blake Shelton with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “The Wave chords”, “The Wave guitar chords”, or “Blake Shelton The Wave 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 Wave chords and for experienced players who want accurate The Wave lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include B, G#m, F#, E.

FAQ — The Wave by Blake Shelton

How do I play "The Wave" by Blake Shelton on guitar?

Open the free chords for "The Wave" by Blake Shelton 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 Wave" by Blake Shelton free?

Yes. The chords for "The Wave" by Blake Shelton are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "The Wave" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "The Wave"?

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

Is "The Wave" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "The Wave" by Blake Shelton with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Blake Shelton below.

What key is "The Wave" in?

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