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Key: B major•
Verse 1
C
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G
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D
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Em
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Once upon a time,
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before the lakes and rivers were polluted
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Am
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Before the animals
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were poached to extinction

And before man had destroyed the

earth's atmosphere
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There was a great ship

This vessel was to venture
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into new waters

To find new resources to make life
Dm
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easier and more enjoyable
D
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Dm
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It was a simple mission for the crew,

who were excited to be a part of this union
Am
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They pledged their allegiance to the captain

and vowed to be there no matter what
Em
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In sickness, health, and possible death

As time passed by,

there was no new land to be found
D
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As the days grew shorter
Dm
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And the nights grew longer and colder
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Dm
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The crew became more an d more

skeptical about the captain's vision
Am
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Originally passionate and committed to being true and faithful,

they now began to revolt
Verse 2
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Em
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You crossed the line

I was honest and never
C
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D
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promised anything
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Just a brotherhood to stand
D
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Am
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for something

And everyone should take the lead
C
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Follow your dreams
D
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C
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C
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D
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If you don't try you fail
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And
Verse 3

we started

And the captain went over
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C
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He asked them why
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C
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Their lives had changed
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Am
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There's no gold to be found

No treasure in the ground
C
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We won't die for this
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We won't die for you
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You've lost
Verse 4

your mind
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D
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I was honest and never promised anything
C
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Just a brotherhood to stand
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Am
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for something

And even if they disagree
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Follow your dreams
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If you don't try,
Interlude 1

you fail
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C
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D
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Em
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C
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D
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C
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Verse 5
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D
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His dream is now
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A shipwreck in the sand

They gave up
C
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Then made all their demands
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The storm consumed
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57 souls

Died in vain

His love they stole
C
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Verse 6

D
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Em
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This union, a battle fought and lost
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C
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This union was not about the cause
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Em
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This union was never about love

This union, this union
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Verse 7

D
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This union, a battle fought and lost
C
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This union was not about the cause
D
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Em
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C
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This union was never about love

This union, this union
Verse 8
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D
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Em
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This union, a battle fought and lost
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C
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This union was not about the cause
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Am
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This union was never about love
Outro 1

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • C

  • G

  • D

  • Em

  • Am

  • Dm

Capo: 4

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of A Shipwreck In the Sand by Silverstein is B major.

The primary chords used in A Shipwreck In the Sand are E, B, F#, G#m, C#m, F#m.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like E, B, F#, G#m, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of A Shipwreck In the Sand is approximately 150 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of A Shipwreck In the Sand using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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