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The Tide Is High

Blondie

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

Level: Intermediate Decade: 1980s Genre: Reggae / Ska Theme: Romance Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
  D   G A   D   Em A
  D   G A   D   Em A
  D   G A   D   G A

Verse
The TidDe Is High But I'm Holding On IG'm Gonna BeA YDour
NumGber One IA'm NDot The Kind Of Girl
GWho Gives Up Just LikAe That Oh, NDo          G  A​

Verse 2
It's NotD The Things You Do That Tease And Wound Me Bad But IGt's The Way YouA DoD The Things                           G​
You Do To Me I'm ANotD The Kind Of Girl Who Gives UpG Just              A​
LiDke That Oh, No   G  A​

Hook
The Tide IDs High But I'm Holding On    G         A​
ID'm Gonna Be Your Number One NumbGer One, A       G        A​
NumGber One  A​

Verse 3
EveDry Girl Wants You To Be Her Man BuGt I'll WaiAt MyD Dear 'Til It's
GMy TuArn I'Dm Not The Kind Of
Girl Who GGives Up Just Like AThat Oh, NoD           G  A​

Instruments
  D   G A   D   Em A
  D   G A   D   G A

Verse 3
EveDry Girl Wants You To Be Her Man BuGt I'll WaiAt MyD Dear 'Til It's
GMy TuArn I'mD Not The Kind Of
Girl WhGo Gives Up Just Like AThat Oh, NoD           G  A​

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

FAQ

What are the chords for The Tide Is High?

The chords for The Tide Is High are: D, G, A, Em

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: D, G, A, Em

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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