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The Tide Is High

Blondie

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for The Tide Is High by Blondie in the key of C

Level: Intermediate Decade: 1980s Genre: Reggae / Ska Theme: Romance Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
  C   F G   C   Dm G
  C   F G   C   Dm G
  C   F G   C   F G

Verse
The TidCe Is High But I'm Holding On IF'm Gonna BeG YCour
NumFber One IG'm NCot The Kind Of Girl
FWho Gives Up Just LikGe That Oh, NCo          F  G​

Verse 2
It's NotC The Things You Do That Tease And Wound Me Bad But IFt's The Way YouG DoC The Things                           F​
You Do To Me I'm GNotC The Kind Of Girl Who Gives UpF Just              G​
LiCke That Oh, No   F  G​

Hook
The Tide ICs High But I'm Holding On    F         G​
IC'm Gonna Be Your Number One NumbFer One, G       F        G​
NumFber One  G​

Verse 3
EveCry Girl Wants You To Be Her Man BuFt I'll WaiGt MyC Dear 'Til It's
FMy TuGrn I'Cm Not The Kind Of
Girl Who FGives Up Just Like GThat Oh, NoC           F  G​

Instruments
  C   F G   C   Dm G
  C   F G   C   F G

Verse 3
EveCry Girl Wants You To Be Her Man BuFt I'll WaiGt MyC Dear 'Til It's
FMy TuGrn I'mC Not The Kind Of
Girl WhFo Gives Up Just Like GThat Oh, NoC           F  G​

Outro
  C   F G  [x4]
Also available in: B (Original) D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for The Tide Is High?

The chords for The Tide Is High are: C, F, G, Dm

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: C, F, G, Dm

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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