Chords with lyrics
Tuning: Standard (E MajorE A augmentedA D MajorD G+G BB E MajorE)
Key: C majorC
Difficulty: Novice
Verse 1:
C majorC
Well, I came to on the beach
Somebody pushing up and down on my chest
FF
I was coughing salty water
C majorC
Up above me, Leah looking mighty distressed
G+G
She said, "Baby, you’re so lucky
FF C majorC
You nearly went to your final rest"
C majorC
Well, my hand was clenched
I was still holding that pearl so tight
FF
When they prised my fingers open
C majorC
Leah’s dark eyes opened up so wide
G+G
I heard her say, "I love you, baby
FF C majorC
Oh, my heart is nearly bursting my side"
Chorus:
C majorC FF C majorC
Leah, Leah
FF C majorC
Leah
FF G+G C majorC
Leah
Verse 2:
C majorC
Now Leah’s really mine
We got a hut and a boat by the sea
FF
And every Saturday night
C majorC
She wears that pearl for everybody to see
G+G
She says, "This is my man
FF C majorC
Look at what he did for me"
Chorus:
C majorC FF C majorC
Leah, Leah
FF C majorC
Leah
FF G+G C majorC
Leah
Instr:
C majorC C majorC C majorC C majorC FF FF C majorC C majorC G+G FF C majorC
Verse 3:
C majorC
Now I’m working in the cannery
Hosing down the floor for her old man
FF
And I’m hoping I get used to it
C majorC
'Cause Leah's got a ten year plan
G+G
She’s hidden my snorkel
FF G+G
Says I’m never going diving again
Chorus:
C majorC FF C majorC
Leah, Leah
FF C majorC
Leah
FF G+G C majorC
Leah
Outro:
C majorC FF C majorC
Leah, Leah
C majorC FF C majorC
Leah, Leah
C majorC FF C majorC
Leah, Leah