Key: Ab · Capo: 1st fret · BPM: 113 · Difficulty: Intermediate · Chords: D, A, Em, Bm, G, D/F#
[Intro] D A Em Bm D A Bm G [Verse] D A Em Bm I spent the summer in Santa Cruz D A And I met a blonde on the beach with Bm G lots of quirky tattoos D A She had that old movie quote, Em Bm "We're gonna need a bigger boat" D A Two tiny waves on her toes and Bm G turtle tracks on her collarbones [Pre-Chorus] Em G A I asked her what they meant Em Bm A And this is what she said [Chorus] A Bm You gotta go with the flow D/F# G 'cause the tides always turnin' A Bm And sink or swim, divin' in is the D/F# G best way to learn A Bm Kick up the sand 'cause your tan proves D/F# G you lived through the burn A Bm And when you wipe out, it's gonna hurt D/F# G Bm A You can't stop the waves but you can learn A Bm D/F# G A Bm D/F# G how to surf [Post-Chorus] A Bm And by the way, it's okay, D/F# G it could always be worse A Bm And when you wipe out, it's gonna hurt D/F# G You can't stop the waves but Bm A you can learn D A Em Bm how to surf [Verse] D A And I met a blonde on the beach with Bm G lots of quirky tattoos D A She had a shark on her arm, Em Bm a pirate shredin' the gnar D A Bm An octopus wearin' shades and seagull wings G on her shoulder blades [Pre-Chorus] Em G A I asked her what they meant Em Bm A And this is what she said [Chorus] A Bm You gotta go with the flow D/F# G 'cause the tides always turnin' A Bm And sink or swim, divin' in is the D/F# G best way to learn A Bm Kick up the sand 'cause your tan proves D/F# G you lived through the burn A Bm And when you wipe out, it's gonna hurt D/F# G Bm A You can't stop the waves but you can learn A Bm D/F# G A Bm D/F# G how to surf [Post-Chorus] A Bm And by the way, it's okay, D/F# G it could always be worse A Bm And when you wipe out, it's gonna hurt D/F# G You can't stop the waves but Bm A Em you can learn how to surf [Bridge] D/F# G (Go with the flow) A Then she said, "When you're sad and G you feel alone Bm A Write 'em down, all your worries and woes" G (Go with the flow) A "Then, fold 'em up, cork it shut and Bm let that bottle go G A D And set your troubles afloat" [Instrumental] A Bm D/F# G A Bm D/F# G A Bm D/F# G A Bm D/F# G [Chorus] A Bm She told me, "Hey, seize the day, D/F# G know the ocean by heart A Bm And if it don't float your boat, D/F# G learn to swim with the sharks A Bm Kick up the sand 'cause your tan proves D/F# G you lived through the burn A Bm And when you wipe out, it's gonna hurt D/F# G You can't stop the waves A Bm Yeah, when you wipe out, it's gonna hurt D/F# G Bm A You can't stop the waves but you can learn A Bm D/F# G A Bm D/F# G how to surf [Post-Chorus] A Bm And by the way, it's okay, D/F# G it could always be worse A Bm And when you wipe out, it's gonna hurt D/F# G You can't stop the waves but you can Bm A D learn how to surf
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ℹ️ About This Song
On the 24th of March 2023, the track was released. The track was written by Adam Young.
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Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: Ab
- Capo: 1st fret
- Chords: D, A, Em, Bm, G, D/F#
- BPM: 113
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
Track Info
- Song: Learn How To Surf
- Artist: Owl City
- Written by Adam Young
- Produced by Adam Young
- Album: Coco Moon
- Released Date: March 24, 2023
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Learn How To Surf in?
Learn How To Surf is in the key of Ab.
What chords do I need for Learn How To Surf?
You need D, A, Em, Bm, G, D/F# to play Learn How To Surf by Owl City.
Do I need a capo for Learn How To Surf?
Yes, place a capo on the 1st fret to play Learn How To Surf by Owl City.
How hard is Learn How To Surf to play on guitar?
Learn How To Surf by Owl City is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.