THE SHORES OF AVALON

* This arrangement is copyrighted by Lars and Peter Otten

Waltz rhythm

suggested picking: Strings: Bass / 4 / 5+6 / 4 / 5+6 / 4

 

Instrumental intro: D / G / D / D / D / D / Asus4 / A /

D / F#m / Hm / G / D / A / D / A

Chorus (and 1st verse) D G D This boat that I am rowing

D Asus4 / A

Will take you where I'm going D F#m Hm G To peaceful waters flowing D A D On the shores of Avalon D Hm D Hm There lies within each troubled heart

D Asus4 A

A special time and place apart F#m Hm F#m/G No storm is ever raging D A D On the shores of Avalon Chorus (see 1st verse)

Instrumental interlude: D / Hm / D / Hm / D / D / Asus4 / A

F#m / Hm / F#m / G / D / A / D

D Hm D Hm Clear dreams shall always guide our eyes

D Asus4 A

A ray of hope before us lies F#m Hm F#m/G Where all is calm forever D A D On the shores of Avalon Chorus (see 1st verse) F#m Hm F#m/G Where all is calm forever D A D On the shores of Avalon F#m Hm F#m/G To journey's end together D A D / G / D On the shores of Avalon    

Remark:

Asus4 is played like A but with 5th string (B) in the 3rd fret (instead of 2nd ).

With these chords you can play along with the record.

When using capo in the 1st fret, it can be played with the maybe easier C-Chords, starting with: C F C C C C Gsus4 G C Em Am F C G C G and so on.