The Tide Is High Blondie Ukulele Chords
“The Tide Is High” by Blondie is about the feelings of longing, vulnerability, and determination in a romantic relationship. In the song, the narrator expresses their desire to be with someone they love, but they’re facing obstacles and uncertainties. The “tide” metaphor represents the emotional ups and downs of the relationship, with the narrator feeling like they are caught in the current of their emotions.
The song conveys a sense of hope and resilience, as the narrator decides to stay strong and keep fighting for the relationship, despite the challenges. It’s about not giving up on love, even when the emotional “tide” feels overwhelming. The catchy, reggae-inspired rhythm adds a sense of optimism and perseverance to the message of the song, making it a celebration of love’s ups and downs while keeping faith in the connection.
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[Intro]
[C] [C] [F] [G]
[C] [C] [F] [G]
[Verse]
[C]The Tide is high but I’m [F]holdin’ [G]on, [C]I’m gonna be your [F]number [G]one.
[C]I’m not the kinda girl [F]who gives up [G]just like [C]that, oh [F]no [G]
It’s [C]not the things you do that tease and [F]hurt me [G]bad,
[C]but it’s the way you do the things you [F]do to [G]me,
[C]I’m not the kinda girl [F]who gives up [G]just like [C]that, oh [F]no [G]
[C]The tide is high but I’m [F]holdin’ [G]on, [C]I’m gonna be your [F]number o[G]ne.
[F]Num – ber [G]one. [F]Num – ber [G]one.
[Verse]
[C]Ev’ry girl wants you to [F]be her [G]man, [C]but I’ll wait my dear, till it’s [F]my [G]turn,
[C]I’m not the kinda girl [F]who gives up [G]just like [C]that, oh [F]no [G]
[C]The tide is high but I’m [F]holdin’ [G]on, [C]I’m gonna be your [F]number [G]one.
[F]Num – ber [G]one. [F]Num – ber [G]one.
[Verse]
[C]Ev’ry girl wants you to [F]be her [G]man, [C]but I’ll wait my dear, till it’s [F]my [G]turn,
[C]I’m not the kinda girl [F]who gives up [G]just like [C]that, oh [F]no [G]
[C]The tide is high but I’m [F]holdin’ [G]on, [C]I’m gonna be your [F]number [G]one.
[F]Num – ber [G]one. [F]Num – ber [G]one.
[Ending]
The [C]tide is high but I’m [F]holdin’ [G]on, [C]I’m gonna be your [F]number [G]one.
The [C]tide is high but I’m [F]holdin’ [G]on, [C]I’m gonna be your [F]number [G]one.
[F]Num – ber [G]one. [F]Num – ber [G]one. [C]