Chordyes

Island

Ben Taylor

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Island by Ben Taylor in the key of C

Level: Advanced Decade: 2000s Genre: Acoustic Theme: Longing / Distance Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
C5

Verse
I'm An C5Island
Everyone Can See That I'm An A#5Island
I've Got C5Ocean Just About
Everywhere That I Can A#5See

So I'll Be G5Stranded Unless YouC5 Come To Me
And I'm G5LonC5ely

Chorus
D#5  I Would Rather FG5all From Grace Completely, Than C5Let You Change MyG5/A# Mind  G5/A​
D#5  I Would Rather BG5et My Life Against The C5Rising Of TheG5 Sun

Verse
Can't Be Too C5Careful
About The Friends You Keep AroA#5und You
Some Won't C5Ever Let You Down
Some Who'll Fail You Every A#5Day

And It's A G5Blatant Disrespect OfC5 Privacy
It G5Enrages C5Me

Chorus
D#5  I Would Rather FaG5ll From Grace Completely, Than LC5et You Change My G5/A#Mind   G5/A​
D#5  I Would Rather BG5et My Life Against The C5Rising Of TheG5 Sun
A5, F#5, C#5
D#5

Verse
I'm An C5Island
Can't You Understand Me? I'm An A#5Island
And I'm FC5inally By Myself
The Way I've Got To G5Be G5/A     G5/A#      G5/C​

Now That's G5Exactly TheG5/A Thing That's BeG5/A#en KillingG5/C Me

Chorus
D#5  I Would Rather FG5all From Grace Completely, Than C5Let You Change MyG5/A# Mind  G5/A​
D#5  I Would Rather BG5et My Life Against The C5Rising Of TheG5 Sun
D#5  I Would Rather BG5et My Life Against The C5Rising Of TheG5 SuG5/An
The G5/A#Ri----G5/CIsing If ThG5e SG5/Aun
The G5/A#Ri----G5/CIsing If ThG5e Sun

Outro
G5/A G5/A# G5/C
Also available in: F#5 (Original) D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Island?

The chords for Island are: C5, A#5, G5, D#5, G5/A#, G5/A, G5/C

What is the original key of Island?

The original key is F#5.

What is the difficulty of playing Island?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Island in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Island be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Island on ukulele?

Chord Island can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Island?

Island uses 7 chords: C5, A#5, G5, D#5, G5/A#, G5/A, G5/C

What is the easiest way to play Island?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Island released in?

Island was released in the 2000s. See more 2000s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Island?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Island to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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