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The Tide Is High

Blondie

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for The Tide Is High by Blondie

Level: Intermediate Decade: 1980s Genre: Reggae / Ska Theme: Romance Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
  B   E F#   B   C#m F#
  B   E F#   B   C#m F#
  B   E F#   B   E F#

Verse
The TidBe Is High But I'm Holding On IE'm Gonna BeF# YoBur
NumEber One IF#'m NoBt The Kind Of Girl
EWho Gives Up Just LikF#e That Oh, NoB           E  F#​

Verse 2
It's NotB The Things You Do That Tease And Wound Me Bad But IEt's The Way YouF# Do BThe Things                            E​
You Do To Me I'm F#Not BThe Kind Of Girl Who Gives Up EJust               F#​
LiBke That Oh, No   E  F#​

Hook
The Tide IBs High But I'm Holding On    E         F#​
IB'm Gonna Be Your Number One NumbEer One, F#        E        F#​
NumEber One  F#​

Verse 3
EveBry Girl Wants You To Be Her Man BuEt I'll WaiF#t My BDear 'Til It's
EMy TuF#rn I'mB Not The Kind Of
Girl Who EGives Up Just Like F#That Oh, No B           E  F#​

Instruments
  B   E F#   B   C#m F#
  B   E F#   B   E F#

Verse 3
EveBry Girl Wants You To Be Her Man BuEt I'll WaiF#t My BDear 'Til It's
EMy TuF#rn I'm BNot The Kind Of
Girl WhEo Gives Up Just Like F#That Oh, No B           E  F#​

Outro
  B   E F#  [x4]
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FAQ

What are the chords for The Tide Is High?

The chords for The Tide Is High are: B, E, F#, C#m

What is the original key of The Tide Is High?

The original key is B.

What is the difficulty of playing The Tide Is High?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play The Tide Is High in another key?

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

Can The Tide Is High be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play The Tide Is High on ukulele?

Chord The Tide Is High can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in The Tide Is High?

The Tide Is High uses 4 chords: B, E, F#, C#m

What is the easiest way to play The Tide Is High?

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 The Tide Is High released in?

The Tide Is High was released in the 1980s. See more 1980s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for The Tide Is High?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch The Tide Is High 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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