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Oceans

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[Verse 1]
DHold on to the C#sus4/G#threadC#/G#  
The Bmcurrents will Dshift
C#sus4/G#Glide me    C#/G#towards you
DKnow something's C#sus4/G#leftC#/G#  
And Bmwe're all alloweDd
C#sus4/G#To dream   C#/G#of the next
[Pre-chorus]
      Bsus2   Csus2(x2)
Bsus2Of     Csus2the    Bsus2next   Ctime we
[Chorus]
 D    C#sus2   Dmaj7   D   Csus2(x2)
touch
      Bsus2   Csus2(x4)
[Verse 2]
DYou don't have to C#sus4/G#strayC#/G#  
Though Bmoceans awaDy
C#sus4/G#Waves roll   C#/G#in my thoughts
DHold tight the C#sus4/G#ringC#/G#  
The Bmsea will Drise
C#sus4/G#Please stand C#/G#by the shore
[Pre-chorus]
      Bsus2   Csus2(x2)
Bsus2Oh,     Csus2I will be
Bsus2I will Cbe there once
[Chorus]
 D   C#sus2   Dmaj7   D   Csus2(x2)
more
D C#sus2 Dmaj7
[Outro]
D C#sus4/G# C#/G#
Bm D
C#sus4/G# C#/G#
D

The story behind the song

"Oceans" is a beautiful track from Pearl Jam's debut album, Ten. The music for the song was co-written by Eddie Vedder, Stone Gossard, and Jeff Ament, with Vedder also penning the lyrics. Vedder wrote the lyrics while locked out in the rain, listening to the bassline of the song through a boarded-up window. This unique origin story gives the song a special depth, making it a powerful piece to play on your guitar.

AI-written from these sources:Oceans (Pearl Jam song) — Wikipedia ↗Pearl Jam — Wikipedia ↗

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Oceans

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Lyrics & chords · Original key

[Verse 1]

D C#sus4/G# C#/G#

Hold on to the thread

Bm D

The currents will shift

C#sus4/G# C#/G#

Glide me towards you

D C#sus4/G# C#/G#

Know something's left

Bm D

And we're all allowed

C#sus4/G# C#/G#

To dream of the next

[Pre-chorus]

Bsus2 Csus2

(x2)

Bsus2 Csus2 Bsus2 C

Of the next time we

[Chorus]

D C#sus2 Dmaj7 D Csus2

(x2)

touch

Bsus2 Csus2

(x4)

[Verse 2]

D C#sus4/G# C#/G#

You don't have to stray

Bm D

Though oceans away

C#sus4/G# C#/G#

Waves roll in my thoughts

D C#sus4/G# C#/G#

Hold tight the ring

Bm D

The sea will rise

C#sus4/G# C#/G#

Please stand by the shore

[Pre-chorus]

Bsus2 Csus2

(x2)

Bsus2 Csus2

Oh, I will be

Bsus2 C

I will be there once

[Chorus]

D C#sus2 Dmaj7 D Csus2

(x2)

D C#sus2 Dmaj7

[Outro]

D C#sus4/G# C#/G#

Bm D

C#sus4/G# C#/G#

About Oceans Chords by Pearl Jam

Learn how to play Oceans by Pearl Jam with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Oceans chords”, “Oceans guitar chords”, or “Pearl Jam Oceans 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 Oceans chords and for experienced players who want accurate Oceans lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, C#/G#, Bm, Bsus2, Csus2, C.

FAQ — Oceans by Pearl Jam

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Oceans"?

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

Is "Oceans" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "Oceans" in?

The chords for "Oceans" show the original chord names (including D, C#/G#, Bm, Bsus2, Csus2, C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.