Chordyes

The Flood

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for The Flood by Ye Vagabonds

Intro
Em - D - Em - D

Verse 1
EmBells Ringing In The Battered Yard

Evicted This Morning, Thought You Might've Heard
At DFive In The Morning, They Cut Their Way In

We Were Singing In The Kitchen When The Bailiffs Charged
EmWe Were The Young Ones, Wild Things Playing

Barefoot Dancing In The Concrete Dust
DSwimming In A River Of Smoke And Serotonin

Our Forgotten City Of Glitter And Rust

Chorus
EmI    A​
Watched The DWater
EmRise A​
And I Held My DCover
Maybe AFor Too Long

Instrumental Break
A

Verse 2
EmThere Was A Timе We Kept Each Othеr Floating

All Tied Together, Bobbing Up And Down
DThought For A Time, We Could Hold Back The Flood

But The Old River Rose And Swallowed Our Town
EmThere Was A Time I Didn't Get An Answer

You Said All The Things I Wished You Had At The Start
DYou Cut Me Loose And Drifted Away

Tried And Failed, Wandered Apart

Chorus
EmI    A​
Watched The DWater
EmRise A​
And I Held My DCover
Maybe AFor Too Long

Instrumental Break
A
Em - D - Em - D

Chorus
EmI    A​
Watched The DWater
EmRise A​
And I Held My DCover
EmI    A​
Watched The DWater
EmRise A​
And I Held My DCover
Maybe AFor Too Long
Also available in: C D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for The Flood?

The chords for The Flood are: Em, D, A

What is the original key of The Flood?

The original key is Em.

What is the difficulty of playing The Flood?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play The Flood in another key?

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

Can The Flood be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play The Flood on ukulele?

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

How many chords are used in The Flood?

The Flood uses 3 chords: Em, D, A

What is the easiest way to play The Flood?

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 Flood released in?

The Flood was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for The Flood?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch The Flood 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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