Walk On The Ocean

Walk On The Ocean Chords by Toad The Wet Sprocket

Tabbed by Big Daddy Glenn

I saw many good attempts and one really close one. As simple as this song sounds it

has a complex progression with a tight walking bass line. Too many people are playing a

or

Em where the B is. Follow these chord forms and the progression listed and you’ll hear

from the other versions. The key on the B is to be sure you don’t play the

string and to strum through the chord and play the open D in the chord. Realize that all

notes are relative to the Capo on the 4th fret.

Toad The Wet Sprocket - Walk On The Ocean

(Capo 4th fret - all chords relative)

Chords used:

G C A Em F#/D

E—3--|--3--|--3--|--3--|--2--|--3-------|

B—3--|--3--|--3--|--3--|--3--|--3-------|

G—0--|--0--|--2--|--0--|--2--|--0-------|

D—0--|--2--|--2--|--2--|--0--|--0-------|

A—2--|--3--|--0--|--2--|--0--|--2-------|

E—3--|------|------|------|--2--|-------|

VERSE 1: (The first A is played with the 3’s on the B and E strings)

G C G A Em C G

We spotted the ocean at the head of the trail

A G C G F#/D A Asus4 A

But where are we going, we're so far away

G C G A Em F#/D G

Somebody told me that this is the place

A B C G F#/D A Asus4 A

where everything's better and everything's safe

CHORUS: (Play this Em open without the fingers in the “G” position and this a “D”

the “F#” root, A is open as well)

Em—F#--G D A

Walk on the Ocean Step on the stone

Em—F#--G D A

Flesh becomes water Wood becomes bone

VERSE 2:

G C G A Em C G

A half an hour later We packed up our things

A G C G F#/D A Asus4 A

We said we'd send letters And all of those little things

G C G A Em F#/D G

And they knew we were lying But they smiled just the same

A B C G F#/D A Asus4 A

It seemed they'd already Forgotten we came

CHORUS:(2X)

BRIDGE:

(Play the chords of the chorus twice)

VERSE 3:

G C G A Em C G

Now back at the homestead Where the air makes you choke

A G C G F#/D A Asus4 A

Where people don't know you And trust is a joke

G C G A Em F#/D G

Don't even have pictures Just memories to hold

A B C G F#/D A

It grows sweeter each season As we slowly grow old

OPTIONAL CHORUS - repeat until fade