Riding The Crest Chords
by A-Ha
Riding The Crest by A-Ha is a more advanced guitar song played in the key of E. It uses the chords E, E7, A6, Amaj7, B, D6, A7, Dmaj7, A, D, Em, Am, G/D, G, C, G6 and B7. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
Intro: E
E7
you search your mind
that´ what its there for
A6
check all the why´
Amaj7 E7
and all the wherefores
in your mind
you are tall and brave
B Amaj7 E
riding the crest of a high and beautiful wave
you make your movements known
D6 Amaj7 A7
and where you want to be
E
and everybody knows
D6 Amaj7 A7 E
that´ how its got to be
Dmaj7 A E
in the sheltered morning sun
D A E
in the sheltered morning sun
E
internally
E7
you make your own rules
A6
you´ll have excuses
A7 E7
the ones that you choose
in the end
you deem unsafe
B
riding the crest
Amaj7 E
of a high and beautiful wave
you make your movements known
D6 Amaj7 A7
and where you want to be
E
and everybody knows
D6 A7 E
that´ how its got to be
Dmaj7 A E
in the sheltered morning sun
D A E
in the sheltered morning sun
Amaj7 Em Am
There comes a time
G/D D
you don´t even know
G
what´ missing
C D6 D E
some sugar to make the pill go down
Em Am
you need a line
D G
a push in the right direction
C D6 D E
the sugar that makes the pill go down
true
E7
true to form
A6 G6 E7
true to pre-existing norms
truly wasted
at a rave
B7 Amaj7 E
riding the crest of a high and beautiful wave
B7 Amaj7 E (E) E
riding the crest of a high and beautiful wave
you make your movements known
D6 Amaj7 A7
and where you want to be
E
and everybody knows
D6 A7 E
that´ how its got to be
Dmaj7 Amaj7 E
in the sheltered morning sun
D A E
in the sheltered morning sun
Dmaj7 A E
in the sheltered morning sun
E7 D A E
in the sheltered morning sun
D A E D A E
aaahhhh uuuuuh
D A E D A E D6 A E
in the sheltered morning sun