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Island

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[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

Island chords and lyrics

Free chords for Island by The Moody Blues. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

[Verse 1]
[Solo]
E Fm Ebm E Fm Dbm E
[Interlude]
[Solo]
E Fm Ebm E Fm Dbm E
[Bridge Solo]
E Fm Ebm E Fm Dbm E
[Outro 3]
E Fm Dbm E Ebm Abm E Fm Ebm E Fm Dbm E Ebm Abm E Fm

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.

Frequently asked questions about Island

How do I play "Island" by The Moody Blues on guitar?

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Can I transpose "Island" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Island"?

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

Is "Island" easy to play on guitar?

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

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.