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[Intro]
C2 G2
[Verse 1]
C2By the window
G4Since time began
C2Watch the wind blow
G4Sculpting sand
C2All in C4letters C2bound in F4string
C2Life iC4s slowly C2unravelinF4g
C2Burning castleG4  
C2Turning downG4  
C2Mr. Prince hasG4  
C2lost her crownG4  
C2All in C4letters C2bound in F4string
C2Time iC4s slowly C2unravelinF4g
[Chorus]
C2She sells
G4Empty sea shells
C2Lost in the oceaF4n
[Verse 2]
C2Through the windowG4  
C2We can seeG4  
C2Sand and biscuitsG4  
C2Cups of teaG4  
C2All in C4letters C2bound in F4string
C2Life iC4s slowly C2unravelinF4g
C2All in C4letters C2bound in F4string
C2Life iC4s slowly C2unravelinF4g
[Chorus]
C2She sells
G4Empty sea shells
C2She sells
G4Empty sea shells
C2Lost in the oceanF4  F2  
C2

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Sea Shells

by Sia

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

[Intro]

C2 G2

[Verse 1]

By the window

Since time began

Watch the wind blow

Sculpting sand

C2 C4 C2 F4

All in letters bound in string

C2 C4 C2 F4

Life is slowly unraveling

C2 G4

Burning castle

C2 G4

Turning down

C2 G4

Mr. Prince has

C2 G4

lost her crown

C2 C4 C2 F4

All in letters bound in string

C2 C4 C2 F4

Time is slowly unraveling

[Chorus]

She sells

Empty sea shells

C2 F4

Lost in the ocean

[Verse 2]

C2 G4

Through the window

C2 G4

We can see

C2 G4

Sand and biscuits

C2 G4

Cups of tea

C2 C4 C2 F4

All in letters bound in string

C2 C4 C2 F4

Life is slowly unraveling

C2 C4 C2 F4

All in letters bound in string

C2 C4 C2 F4

Life is slowly unraveling

[Chorus]

She sells

Empty sea shells

She sells

Empty sea shells

C2 F4 F2

Lost in the ocean

About Sea Shells Chords by Sia

Learn how to play Sea Shells by Sia with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Sea Shells chords”, “Sea Shells guitar chords”, or “Sia Sea Shells 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 Sea Shells chords and for experienced players who want accurate Sea Shells lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C2, G2, G4, C4, F4, F2.

FAQ — Sea Shells by Sia

How do I play "Sea Shells" by Sia on guitar?

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Can I transpose "Sea Shells" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Sea Shells"?

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

Is "Sea Shells" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Sea Shells" by Sia with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Sia below.

What key is "Sea Shells" in?

The chords for "Sea Shells" show the original chord names (including C2, G2, G4, C4, F4, F2). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.