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Catch A Wave chords by
Brian Wilson
Brian Wilson
The Beach Boys
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Key: D major•
Verse 1
D
D

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Catch a wave
G
G

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A
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D
D

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and you're sittin' on top of the world

Don't be afraid to drive

the greatest sport around

Catch a wave, catch a wave
A
A

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Those who don't just
D
D

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have to put it down
G
G

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When you paddle out,

turn around and raise
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D

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And baby, that's all there is to

the coastline craze
A
A

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F
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You gotta catch a wave
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and you're sittin' on top of the world

Not just to bed,

cause it's been goin' on so long

Catch a wave, catch a wave
A
A

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D
D

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They said it wouldn't last too long
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They'll eat their words with a fork

and spoon and watch it
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D

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They'll hit the road and I'll

be surfin' soon
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A

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F
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And when they catch a wave
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they'll be sittin' on top of the world
D
D

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Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh,
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A

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oh
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Catch a wave
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and you're sittin' on top of the world

So take a lesson from a top

-notch surfer boy

Catch a wave, catch a wave
A
A

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But don't you treat it like a toy
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Just get away from the

shady jerfin', baby
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D

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Go catch some rays on the sunny surf
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And when you catch a wave
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A
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You'll be sittin' on top of the world
D
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Where you are, at the top of the world
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Catch a wave,
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you'll be sittin' on top of the world
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • F

  • G

  • A

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Catch A Wave by Brian Wilson, The Beach Boys is D major.

The primary chords used in Catch A Wave are D, F, G, A.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like D, F, G, A, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Catch A Wave is approximately 140 beats per minute.

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

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Catch A Wave. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Brian Wilson, The Beach Boys.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Catch A Wave to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Catch A Wave by Brian Wilson, The Beach Boys on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.