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Island

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[Verse 1]
AAbmre you hearing that loGbnely laughter
As Ethe lights go Abmout on yBou u u u?
AAbmre you getting that sGbinking feeling
As the tEruth slips iAbmnto viEew w Bw w
GbBut if you cEare, dEbmon't run aAbmway
AbmYour freedom's iDbmnside your hEead
That's what we sAbmaid
[Solo]
E Fm Ebm E Fm Dbm E
[Interlude]
FmDa  Da  DbmDa  Da  EDa  Da EbmDut'n DAbma a a a
AbmAre you sitting on a tEbminy island
EAs the tide rolls in on Byou u u u?
AbmAre you getting that sGbinking feeling
EbmAs it all cAbmomes home tEo yBou u u u?
GbPicture the Ewings that tEbmake you Abmhome m m
AbmHome to the lDbmove you nEeed                
AbmThat's what you need
[Solo]
E Fm Ebm E Fm Dbm E
AbmAre you hearing that lEbmonely laughter
As the liEghts go out on yBou u u u?
AbmAre you getting that siEbmnking feeling
AEs it all comes home to Byou u u u?
GbBut if you cEare, dEbmon't run aAbmway
AbmYour freedom's inDbmside your heEad
That's what we sAbmaid d d d
[Bridge Solo]
E Fm Ebm E Fm Dbm E
AbmThat's what we said d d d
[Outro 3]
E Fm Dbm E Ebm Abm E Fm Ebm E Fm Dbm E Ebm Abm E Fm

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Island

by The Moody Blues

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Abm

Ebm

Dbm

[Verse 1]

Abm Gb

Are you hearing that lonely laughter

E Abm B

As the lights go out on you u u u?

Abm Gb

Are you getting that sinking feeling

E Abm E B

As the truth slips into view w w w

Gb E Ebm Abm

But if you care, don't run away

Abm Dbm E

Your freedom's inside your head

Abm

That's what we said

[Solo]

E Fm Ebm E Fm Dbm E

[Interlude]

Fm Dbm E Ebm Abm

Da Da Da Da Da Da Dut'n Da a a a

Abm Ebm

Are you sitting on a tiny island

E B

As the tide rolls in on you u u u?

Abm Gb

Are you getting that sinking feeling

Ebm Abm E B

As it all comes home to you u u u?

Gb E Ebm Abm

Picture the wings that take you home m m

Abm Dbm E

Home to the love you need

Abm

That's what you need

[Solo]

E Fm Ebm E Fm Dbm E

Abm Ebm

Are you hearing that lonely laughter

E B

As the lights go out on you u u u?

Abm Ebm

Are you getting that sinking feeling

E B

As it all comes home to you u u u?

Gb E Ebm Abm

But if you care, don't run away

Abm Dbm E

Your freedom's inside your head

Abm

That's what we said d d d

[Bridge Solo]

E Fm Ebm E Fm Dbm E

Abm

That's what we said d d d

[Outro 3]

E Fm Dbm E Ebm Abm E Fm Ebm E Fm Dbm E Ebm Abm E Fm

About Island Chords by The Moody Blues

Learn how to play Island by The Moody Blues with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Island chords”, “Island guitar chords”, or “The Moody Blues Island 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 Island chords and for experienced players who want accurate Island lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Abm, Gb, E, B, Ebm, Dbm.

FAQ — Island by The Moody Blues

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What key is "Island" in?

The chords for "Island" show the original chord names (including Abm, Gb, E, B, Ebm, Dbm). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.