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Beachcombing

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Beachcombing by Mark Knopfler & Emmylou Harris in the key of A

Intro
A A
A B A B
A B A A

Verse 1
A They Say There's Wreckage Washing Up All Along The CDoast
No One Seems ATo Know Too Much,D Or Who Got Hit The Most
A Nothing Has Been Spoken, There's Not A Lot To SDee
But Something Has Been BrAoken,E That's How It Feels To Me

Verse 2
A We Had A Harmony, I Never Meant To SpDoil
Now It's Lying In The WAater,D Like A Slick Of Oil
The TAide Is Running Out To Sea, Under A Darkening SkDy
The Night Is FallAing Down On Me, And I'm A Thinking That EI Should

Chorus
Head On HDome, Head On HAome
Been Gone Too LDong, Gone To LAong
D Leave My RAoam
A Beachcombing

Interlude
A B A B
A B A A

Verse 3
ALittle Wild Kitten Out Hunting, See What He Can GDet
You're In A Big CAity Now,D That Won't Stop Growing Yet
The SAun Is Going Down Smoking, A Flaming TestamDent
Something Has Been BAroken,E And It Feels Permanent.

Verse 4
A The Little Seabird Flying, He Knows Were He Wants To GDo
Guess I Ought ToA Pack My Stuff,D And Do The Thing I Know
A I Turn Around And Head On Back, Along The Old Sea WDalls
I Felt SomthAing Give And Crack,E And Now I'm Sorry That's All

Chorus
Head On HDome, Head On HAome
Been Gone Too LDong, Gone To LAong
D Leave My RAoam
A Beachcombing

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

FAQ

What are the chords for Beachcombing?

The chords for Beachcombing are: A, B, D, E

What is the original key of Beachcombing?

The original key is C.

What is the difficulty of playing Beachcombing?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Beachcombing in another key?

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

Can Beachcombing be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Beachcombing on ukulele?

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

How many chords are used in Beachcombing?

Beachcombing uses 4 chords: A, B, D, E

What is the easiest way to play Beachcombing?

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 Beachcombing released in?

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

Are there easier chord versions for Beachcombing?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Beachcombing 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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