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Intro 1
C
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Verse 1
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From pools of xylophone clear

From caves of memory

I saw the children at heart

That we once used to be

Borne on foaming seahorse herd

Compose with trumpeting shell

From lines across their hands

A song as new as new moon

As old as all the sands
Cm
Cm
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Em
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Shrank to stagnant from Atlantic wild
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Dm
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F
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Lost that child 'til
Dm
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Dm
Dm

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Eb
Eb
6

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mermaid
F
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Cm
Cm
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C
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G
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Smiled
Interlude 1
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C
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Dsus4
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G
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Am
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D
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C
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Verse 2
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Summoned by drum rolling surf

As laughing fish compel
G
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C
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The young boy woken in me

By clanging diving bell
D
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Am
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Breakers pillow fight the shore

She wriggles free in the tide

I'm locked in adult land

Back in the mirror she slides
Cm
Cm
3

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Waving with comb in hand
Cm
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Em
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I was lucky to remain beguiled
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Eb
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Grown to child since mermaid
Eb
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Outro 1
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • C

  • Em

  • G

  • D

  • Cm

    3

  • Dm

  • F

  • Eb

    6

  • Dsus4

  • Am

  • Bb

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Mermaid Smiled by XTC is A major.

The primary chords used in Mermaid Smiled are D, F#m, A, E, Dm, Em.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

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

The tempo of Mermaid Smiled is approximately 143 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Mermaid Smiled 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 Mermaid Smiled. 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 XTC.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Mermaid Smiled 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 Mermaid Smiled by XTC on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.