Opel Chords
by Syd Barrett
Opel by Syd Barrett is a more advanced guitar song played in the key of A. It uses the chords A, E, G, D, B, Cadd9, C, Bb, F, Am, C7, F#, A5/G#, A5/F# and A5. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
INTRO:
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|---------------------------------0-h2-0--2---
|-4h5-4-------2h3-2-------0-h2-0----------0---
|-0---0-5/2-0-0---0---0-2-----------------x---
VERSES:
A E
On a distant shore, miles from land
G D
Stands the ebony totem in ebony sand,
A E
A dream in a mist of grey
B A
On a far distant shore
A E
The pebble, it stood alone
G D
And driftwood lies half buried
A E
Warm, shallow water sweeps shells
B A
So the cockles shine
A E
A bare, winding carcas stalk
G D
Shimmers as flies scoop up meat
A
An empty way,
B A
Dry Tears
A E
Crisp flax squeaks Tall reeds
G D
Make a circle of grey
A
In a summer way, around man
B A
so don't drown
BRIDGE: (in 6/8)
Cadd9 C Bb Cadd9 C Bb F Am E C7 F
F# G A D G
(repeat)
CLOSING:
A A5/G#
I'm trying
A A5/G#
I'm trying
A5/F# A5
To find you
A5/F# A5
To find you
A A5/G#
I'm living
A A5/G#
I'm giving
A5/F# A5
To find you
A5/F# A5
To find you
A
I'm living
I'm living
I'm trying
I'm giving
A5