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Skating Away On The Thin Ice Of The New Day chords by
Ian Anderson
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Key: Eb major•
Verse 1
Eb
Eb
6

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Ab
Ab
4

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Bb
Bb

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Meanwhile back in the year one
Ab
Ab
4

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Bb
Bb

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When you belonged to no one
Ab
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4

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Bb
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You didn't stand a chance, son
Db
Db
4

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Ab
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4

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Eb
Eb
6

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If your pants were un_ done
Verse 2
Eb
Eb
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'Cause you were bred, for human_ ity
Eb
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6

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Ab
Ab
4

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Eb
Eb
6

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Ab
Ab
4

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And sold to soci_ _ ety
Eb
Eb
6

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Bb
Bb

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Eb
Eb
6

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One day you'll wake up_ ,
Ab
Ab
4

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in the present day
Gb
Gb
2

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Db
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4

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Gb
Gb
2

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A million gen_ er_ ations re_
B
B
2

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moved from expectations
Bb
Bb

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Bbsus4
Bbsus4

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Eb
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6

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Of being who you
Ab
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4

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Bb

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Bbsus4
Bbsus4

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really want to be
Bb
Bb

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Eb
Eb
6

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Skat_ ing away,
Verse 3

skating away, skating away
Ab
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4

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Db
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4

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Eb
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6

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On the thin ice of the new day
Ab
Ab
4

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So
Verse 4
Eb
Eb
6

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Ab
Ab
4

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Eb
Eb
6

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as you push

off from the shore
Bb
Bb

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Won't you turn your head once more
Bbsus4
Bbsus4

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Bb
Bb

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And make your peace
Eb
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6

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Ab
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4

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with every_ one
Eb
Eb
6

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For those who choose to stay
Bb
Bb

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Will live just one more day
Bbsus4
Bbsus4

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Bb
Bb

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To do the things
Eb
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6

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they should've done
Ab
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4

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And as you cross the wilderness
Bb
Bb

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Spin_ ning in your emptiness
Eb
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6

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If you have to, pray
Ab
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4

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Gb
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2

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Db
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4

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Looking for a sign, that the universal minds
Eb
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6

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Ab
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4

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Has written you in_ to
Bb
Bb

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Bbsus4
Bbsus4

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the passion play
Bb
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Eb
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6

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Skating away,
Verse 5
Ab
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4

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skating away,
Eb
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6

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skating away
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Eb
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Db
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On the thin ice of the new day
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Verse 6
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Eb
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An_ d as you cross the circle line
Bb
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Well, the ice wall creaks be_ hind
Bbsus4
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Bb
Bb

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Eb
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6

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Ab
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4

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You're a rabbit on the run
Eb
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Ab
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Eb
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6

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And the silver splin_ _ ters fly
Bb
Bb

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In the corner of your eye

Shining in the setting sun
Eb
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6

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Ab
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4

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Well, do you ever get the feeling
Bb
Bb

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That the story's too damn real
Eb
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6

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And in the present tense?
Ab
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4

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Ab
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Or that everybody's on the stage
Gb
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2

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Db
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4

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And it seems like you're the only
Eb
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6

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Ab
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4

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Person sitting in the audience?
Bb
Bb

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Verse 7
Bbsus4
Bbsus4

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Bb
Bb

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Eb
Eb
6

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Skating away,
Ab
Ab
4

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Eb
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6

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Ab
Ab
4

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Eb
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skating away, skating away
Ab
Ab
4

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Db
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4

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On the thin ice of the new day
Ab
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4

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Eb
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6

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Verse 8

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4

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Skating away, skating away,
Eb
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6

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Gb
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Gbdim
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4

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skat_ ing away


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Chords

  • Eb

    6

  • Ab

    4

  • Bb

  • Db

    4

  • Gb

    2

  • B

    2

  • Bbsus4

  • Gbdim

    4

Capo: 1

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Skating Away On The Thin Ice Of The New Day?

The original key of Skating Away On The Thin Ice Of The New Day by Ian Anderson is Eb major.

What are the main chords for Skating Away On The Thin Ice Of The New Day?

The primary chords used in Skating Away On The Thin Ice Of The New Day are Eb, Ab, Bb, Db, Gb, Cb.

Do I need a capo to play Skating Away On The Thin Ice Of The New Day?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

Is Skating Away On The Thin Ice Of The New Day beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like Eb, Ab, Bb, Db, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Skating Away On The Thin Ice Of The New Day?

The tempo of Skating Away On The Thin Ice Of The New Day is approximately 83 beats per minute.

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