Key: G Β· BPM: 131 Β· Difficulty: Intermediate Β· Chords: G, Bm, Em, C, Am, D, D#m, B7, D7
[Verse] G When I see the Bm faraway smiling faces Em When I feel the G subtle pull of your graces C When the sun is Am falling on magic places D You're giving me Hints of ecstasy G Every other day Bm I'm frozen with worry Em Looking for a way to G Shed my own body C Am But I know it's just Like a jacket D A layer of skin [Chorus] D#m Em Though B7 We wreck ourselves Am On the rocks that D never even existed Em B7 We just keep on Am Going with the hate We're going to D have to resist it Swimming in C G A sea of sorrow Heading for C G a world of promise Swimming in C G a sea of sorrow Heading for C G A world of promise [Verse] G Every other day Bm I'm thinking about you Em Praying and beseeching G you like a guru C Heaven will protect and Am hold you in bliss D I'm convinced of this Em D You are all thigs to all people G Words can be a Bm Vicious vessel of torment Em Words can be the G simple comfort of moments C Sending you the Am honest words that I'm storing D Will stay with you in the night in the morning [Chorus] Em B7 Though we wreck ourselves Am D On the rocks that never even existed Em B7 Am We just keep on going with the hate D We're going to have to resist it C G Swimming in a sea of comfort C G Heading for a sea of sorrow C G Swimming in a sea of comfort C G N.C. Heading for a sea of sorrow [Instrumental] G G Em D C Am D G D Em G C Am D D7 [Chorus] Em B7 Though we wreck ourselves Am D On the rocks that never even existed Em B7 We just keep on Am Going with the hate D We're going to have to resist it C G Swimming in a sea of sorrow C G Heading for a world of promise C G Swimming in a sea of sorrow C G Heading for a world of promise [Outro] C G Swimming in a sea of sorrow C G Heading for a world of comfort C G Swimming in a sea of sorrow C G C Heading to a world of comfort
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Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: G
- Chords: G, Bm, Em, C, Am, D, D#m, B7, D7
- BPM: 131
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord

Track Info
- Song: Sea Of Sorrow
- Artist: Belle and Sebastian
- Written by Belle and Sebastian
- Produced by Shawn Everett, Brian McNeill & Belle and Sebastian
- Album: A Bit of Previous
- Released Date: 06 May 2022
β Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Sea Of Sorrow in?
Sea Of Sorrow is in the key of G.
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What chords do I need for Sea Of Sorrow?
You need G, Bm, Em, C, Am, D, D#m, B7, D7 to play Sea Of Sorrow by Belle and Sebastian.
Do I need a capo for Sea Of Sorrow?
No capo is needed to play Sea Of Sorrow by Belle and Sebastian.
How hard is Sea Of Sorrow to play on guitar?
Sea Of Sorrow by Belle and Sebastian is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.