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Toad The Wet Sprocket - Walk On The Ocean
(Capo 4th fret - all chords relative)
[Verse 1]
We spotted the GocCeaGn     at the Ahead of the EmtraCilG  
But Awhere are we GgoCinGg,     we're D/F#so far awaAyAsus4  A  
Somebody GtoCld Gme     that Athis is the EmplaD/F#ceG  
where Aeverything's G/BbettCer     Gand D/F#everything's AsaAsus4feA  
[Chorus]
Walk on the EmOcean    GStep on the D/F#stoneA  
Flesh becomes Emwater    GWood becomes D/F#boneA  
[Verse 2]
A half an hour GlaCteGr    We Apacked up our EmthiCngGs
We Asaid we'd send EmletCteGrs    And D/F#all of those AliAsus4ttle tAhings
And they knew we were GlyCinGg    But they Asmiled just the EmsamD/F#eG  
It sAeemed they'd G/BalrCeaGdy    ForD/F#gotten we AcaAsus4meA  
[Chorus] 
Walk on the EmOcean    GStep on the D/F#stoneA  
Flesh becomes Emwater    GWood becomeD/F#s boneA  
Walk on the EmOcean    GStep on the D/F#stoneA  
Flesh becomes Emwater    GWood becomeD/F#s boneA  
[Bridge]
   Em     G     D/F#    Ax2
[Verse 3]
Now back at the GhoCmeGstead    Where the Aair makes you EmchoD/F#keG  
Where Apeople don't G/Bknow CyGou    And D/F#trust is a AjoAsus4keA  
Don't even have GpiCctGures    Just Amemories to EmholD/F#dG  
It grows Asweeter each G/BseasCon    GAs we D/F#slowly grow Aold
[Chorus] 
Walk on the EmOcean    GStep on the D/F#stoneA  
Flesh becomes Emwater    GWood becomeD/F#s boneA  
Walk on the EmOcean    GStep on the D/F#stoneA  
Flesh becomes Emwater    GWood becomeD/F#s boneA  
[Outro]
Walk on the EmOcean    GStep on the D/F#stoneA  
Flesh becomes Emwater    GWood becomeD/F#s boneA  
(fade)

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The story behind the song

"Walk On The Ocean" captures the bittersweet feeling of looking back on a cherished memory, a moment of youthful optimism and promises. It paints a picture of setting out on a new path, perhaps to the ocean's edge, where everything feels safe and full of possibility. The song reflects on how those memories, and the bonds made, grow sweeter with each passing season as we slowly grow old. It's a gentle reflection on enduring connections and the way shared experiences shape us over time.

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Walk On The Ocean

Walk On The Ocean

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Walk On The Ocean

by Toad the Wet Sprocket

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 4 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

D/F#

Asus4

G/B

Toad The Wet Sprocket - Walk On The Ocean

(Capo 4th fret - all chords relative)

[Verse 1]

G C G A Em C G

We spotted the ocean at the head of the trail

A G C G D/F# A Asus4 A

But where are we going, we're so far away

G C G A Em D/F# G

Somebody told me that this is the place

A G/B C G D/F# A Asus4 A

where everything's better and everything's safe

[Chorus]

Em G D/F# A

Walk on the Ocean Step on the stone

Em G D/F# A

Flesh becomes water Wood becomes bone

[Verse 2]

G C G A Em C G

A half an hour later We packed up our things

A Em C G D/F# A Asus4 A

We said we'd send letters And all of those little things

G C G A Em D/F# G

And they knew we were lying But they smiled just the same

A G/B C G D/F# A Asus4 A

It seemed they'd already Forgotten we came

[Chorus]

Em G D/F# A

Walk on the Ocean Step on the stone

Em G D/F# A

Flesh becomes water Wood becomes bone

Em G D/F# A

Walk on the Ocean Step on the stone

Em G D/F# A

Flesh becomes water Wood becomes bone

[Bridge]

Em G D/F# A

[Verse 3]

G C G A Em D/F# G

Now back at the homestead Where the air makes you choke

A G/B C G D/F# A Asus4 A

Where people don't know you And trust is a joke

G C G A Em D/F# G

Don't even have pictures Just memories to hold

A G/B C G D/F# A

It grows sweeter each season As we slowly grow old

[Chorus]

Em G D/F# A

Walk on the Ocean Step on the stone

Em G D/F# A

Flesh becomes water Wood becomes bone

Em G D/F# A

Walk on the Ocean Step on the stone

Em G D/F# A

Flesh becomes water Wood becomes bone

[Outro]

Em G D/F# A

Walk on the Ocean Step on the stone

Em G D/F# A

Flesh becomes water Wood becomes bone

(fade)

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