Owl City - Learn How to Surf: Guitar Chords
Learn to play 'Learn How to Surf' on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
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Learn Learn How to Surf Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Owl City
This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform 'Learn How to Surf' smoothly on your guitar.
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D# A# Fm Cm I spent the summer in Santa Cruz D# A# And I met a blonde on the beach with lots of Cm G# quirky tattoos D# A# She had that old movie quote, Fm Cm "We're gonna need a bigger boat" D# A# Cm Two tiny waves on her toes and turtle tracks G# on her collarbones Fm G# A# I asked her what they meant Fm Cm A# And this is what she said Chorus: A# Cm D#/G You gotta go with the flow 'cause the tides G# always turnin' A# Cm D#/G G# And sink or swim, divin' in is the best way to learn A# Cm Kick up the sand 'cause your tan proves you D#/G G# lived through the burn A# Cm And when you wipe out, it's gonna hurt D#/G G# You can't stop the waves but you can Cm A# A# Cm D#/G G# A# Cm D#/G G# learn how to surf A# Cm D#/G G# And by the way, it's okay, it could always be worse A# Cm And when you wipe out, it's gonna hurt D#/G G# Cm A# You can't stop the waves but you can learn D# A# Fm Cm how to surf I met a blonde on the beach with lots of quirky tattoos She had a shark on her arm, a pirate shreddin' the gnar An octopus wearin' shades and seagull wings on her shoulder blades I asked her what they meant And this is what she said Chorus And by the way, it's okay, it could always be worse Yeah, when you wipe out, it's gonna hurt You can't stop the waves, but you can learn how to surf D#/G G# (Go with the flow) A# G# Then she said, "When you're sad and you feel alone Cm A# Write 'em down, all your worries and woes" G# (Go with the flow) A# Cm "Then, fold 'em up, cork it shut and let that bottle go G# A# D# And set your troubles afloat" Chorus: She told me, hey, "seas" the day, know the ocean by heart And if it don't, float your boat, learn to swim with the sharks Kick up the sand 'cause your tan proves you lived through the burn And when you wipe out, it's gonna hurt You can't stop the waves Yeah, when you wipe out, it's gonna hurt You can't stop the waves, but you can learn how to surf Yeah! (Learn how to surf) And by the way, it's okay, it could always be worse Yeah, when you wipe out, it's gonna hurt You can't stop the waves, but you can learn how to surf You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsA#  Cm  D#  Fm  G  G#  Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play 'Learn How to Surf' on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for 'Learn How to Surf' by Owl City.