Difficulty
Intermediate πͺ
Rate for accuracy
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Key: C
Verse 1:
The pearl lives deep under water . Beckoning you like a mother .
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People will crowd and gather . Watching you dive down to find her .
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You tried to build a boat out of solid gold . But it wouldn't float .
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And I am in my rickety vessel . Trying to live a life after .
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Chorus:
My heart is aching
Slowly sinking
Watch it as it goes
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I can't admit that this is it, And I cannot go . where you go .
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Verse 2:
I never got to take you to my hometown, Where we could relax and just make sounds
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And we'd create the universe on our computers, Hurry, get the idea down!
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Before it slips away like life itself . Am I in a spell?
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No, I am in my rickety vessel . Trying to float on life after .
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Chorus:
My heart is aching
Slowly sinking
Watch it as it goes
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I can't admit that this is it, And I cannot go . where you go .
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Outro:
But I know .
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Song History
Published: November 16, 2025
Last Updated: November 16, 2025