Rock, Pop

Message in a Bottle Chords

The Police Beginner Key of C 4 Chords 3 min read

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Key

C Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

Am · F · C · G

A classic song by The Police about isolation and hope. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Driving Rock (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Keep a steady, driving rhythm to match the song’s urgent feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G

Just a castaway, an island lost at sea

Am F

Another lonely day, with no one here but me

C G

More loneliness than any man could bear

Am F

Rescue me before I fall into despair

Chorus

F C

I’ll send an S.O.S. to the world

F C

I’ll send an S.O.S. to the world

G

I hope that someone gets my

F C

Message in a bottle

G C

Message in a bottle

Verse 2

C G

A year has passed since I wrote my note

Am F

But I should have known this right from the start

C G

Only hope can keep me together

Am F

Love can mend your life, but love can break your heart

Chorus

F C

I’ll send an S.O.S. to the world

F C

I’ll send an S.O.S. to the world

G

I hope that someone gets my

F C

Message in a bottle

G C

Message in a bottle

Bridge

Am F

Walked out this morning, don’t believe what I saw

C G

A hundred billion bottles washed up on the shore

Am F

Seems I’m not alone at being alone

C G

A hundred billion castaways looking for a home

Chorus

F C

I’ll send an S.O.S. to the world

F C

I’ll send an S.O.S. to the world

G

I hope that someone gets my

F C

Message in a bottle

G C

Message in a bottle

Outro

F

Sending out an S.O.S.

F

Sending out an S.O.S.

F

Sending out an S.O.S.

F

Sending out an S.O.S.

F

Sending out an S.O.S.

F

Sending out an S.O.S.

F

Sending out an S.O.S.

F

Sending out an S.O.S.

Practice tip: Focus on the quick change between the F and C chords in the chorus, and use a simple down-up strum if the pattern is too fast at first.

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Key

C Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

Am · F · C · G

A classic song by The Police about isolation and hope. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Driving Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Keep a steady, driving rhythm to match the song’s urgent feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G

Just a castaway, an island lost at sea

Am F

Another lonely day, with no one here but me

C G

More loneliness than any man could bear

Am F

Rescue me before I fall into despair

Chorus

F C

I’ll send an S.O.S. to the world

F C

I’ll send an S.O.S. to the world

G

I hope that someone gets my

F C

Message in a bottle

G C

Message in a bottle

Verse 2

C G

A year has passed since I wrote my note

Am F

But I should have known this right from the start

C G

Only hope can keep me together

Am F

Love can mend your life, but love can break your heart

Chorus

F C

I’ll send an S.O.S. to the world

F C

I’ll send an S.O.S. to the world

G

I hope that someone gets my

F C

Message in a bottle

G C

Message in a bottle

Bridge

Am F

Walked out this morning, don’t believe what I saw

C G

A hundred billion bottles washed up on the shore

Am F

Seems I’m not alone at being alone

C G

A hundred billion castaways looking for a home

Chorus

F C

I’ll send an S.O.S. to the world

F C

I’ll send an S.O.S. to the world

G

I hope that someone gets my

F C

Message in a bottle

G C

Message in a bottle

Outro

F

Sending out an S.O.S.

F

Sending out an S.O.S.

F

Sending out an S.O.S.

F

Sending out an S.O.S.

F

Sending out an S.O.S.

F

Sending out an S.O.S.

F

Sending out an S.O.S.

F

Sending out an S.O.S.

Practice tip: Focus on the quick change between the F and C chords in the chorus, and use a simple down-up strum if the pattern is too fast at first.

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Key

C Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

Am · F · C · G

A classic song by The Police about isolation and hope. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Driving Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Keep a steady, driving rhythm to match the song’s urgent feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G

Just a castaway, an island lost at sea

Am F

Another lonely day, with no one here but me

C G

More loneliness than any man could bear

Am F

Rescue me before I fall into despair

Chorus

F C

I’ll send an S.O.S. to the world

F C

I’ll send an S.O.S. to the world

G

I hope that someone gets my

F C

Message in a bottle

G C

Message in a bottle

Verse 2

C G

A year has passed since I wrote my note

Am F

But I should have known this right from the start

C G

Only hope can keep me together

Am F

Love can mend your life, but love can break your heart

Chorus

F C

I’ll send an S.O.S. to the world

F C

I’ll send an S.O.S. to the world

G

I hope that someone gets my

F C

Message in a bottle

G C

Message in a bottle

Bridge

Am F

Walked out this morning, don’t believe what I saw

C G

A hundred billion bottles washed up on the shore

Am F

Seems I’m not alone at being alone

C G

A hundred billion castaways looking for a home

Chorus

F C

I’ll send an S.O.S. to the world

F C

I’ll send an S.O.S. to the world

G

I hope that someone gets my

F C

Message in a bottle

G C

Message in a bottle

Outro

F

Sending out an S.O.S.

F

Sending out an S.O.S.

F

Sending out an S.O.S.

F

Sending out an S.O.S.

F

Sending out an S.O.S.

F

Sending out an S.O.S.

F

Sending out an S.O.S.

F

Sending out an S.O.S.

Practice tip: Focus on the quick change between the F and C chords in the chorus, and use a simple down-up strum if the pattern is too fast at first.

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Key

C Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

Am · F · C · G

A classic song by The Police about isolation and hope. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Driving Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Keep a steady, driving rhythm to match the song’s urgent feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G

Just a castaway, an island lost at sea

Am F

Another lonely day, with no one here but me

C G

More loneliness than any man could bear

Am F

Rescue me before I fall into despair

Chorus

F C

I’ll send an S.O.S. to the world

F C

I’ll send an S.O.S. to the world

G

I hope that someone gets my

F C

Message in a bottle

G C

Message in a bottle

Verse 2

C G

A year has passed since I wrote my note

Am F

But I should have known this right from the start

C G

Only hope can keep me together

Am F

Love can mend your life, but love can break your heart

Chorus

F C

I’ll send an S.O.S. to the world

F C

I’ll send an S.O.S. to the world

G

I hope that someone gets my

F C

Message in a bottle

G C

Message in a bottle

Bridge

Am F

Walked out this morning, don’t believe what I saw

C G

A hundred billion bottles washed up on the shore

Am F

Seems I’m not alone at being alone

C G

A hundred billion castaways looking for a home

Chorus

F C

I’ll send an S.O.S. to the world

F C

I’ll send an S.O.S. to the world

G

I hope that someone gets my

F C

Message in a bottle

G C

Message in a bottle

Outro

F

Sending out an S.O.S.

F

Sending out an S.O.S.

F

Sending out an S.O.S.

F

Sending out an S.O.S.

F

Sending out an S.O.S.

F

Sending out an S.O.S.

F

Sending out an S.O.S.

F

Sending out an S.O.S.

Practice tip: Focus on the quick change between the F and C chords in the chorus, and use a simple down-up strum if the pattern is too fast at first.

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Key

C Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

Am · F · C · G

A classic song by The Police about isolation and hope. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Driving Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Keep a steady, driving rhythm to match the song’s urgent feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G

Just a castaway, an island lost at sea

Am F

Another lonely day, with no one here but me

C G

More loneliness than any man could bear

Am F

Rescue me before I fall into despair

Chorus

F C

I’ll send an S.O.S. to the world

F C

I’ll send an S.O.S. to the world

G

I hope that someone gets my

F C

Message in a bottle

G C

Message in a bottle

Verse 2

C G

A year has passed since I wrote my note

Am F

But I should have known this right from the start

C G

Only hope can keep me together

Am F

Love can mend your life, but love can break your heart

Chorus

F C

I’ll send an S.O.S. to the world

F C

I’ll send an S.O.S. to the world

G

I hope that someone gets my

F C

Message in a bottle

G C

Message in a bottle

Bridge

Am F

Walked out this morning, don’t believe what I saw

C G

A hundred billion bottles washed up on the shore

Am F

Seems I’m not alone at being alone

C G

A hundred billion castaways looking for a home

Chorus

F C

I’ll send an S.O.S. to the world

F C

I’ll send an S.O.S. to the world

G

I hope that someone gets my

F C

Message in a bottle

G C

Message in a bottle

Outro

F

Sending out an S.O.S.

F

Sending out an S.O.S.

F

Sending out an S.O.S.

F

Sending out an S.O.S.

F

Sending out an S.O.S.

F

Sending out an S.O.S.

F

Sending out an S.O.S.

F

Sending out an S.O.S.

Practice tip: Focus on the quick change between the F and C chords in the chorus, and use a simple down-up strum if the pattern is too fast at first.

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Key

C Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

Am · F · C · G

A classic song by The Police about isolation and hope. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Driving Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Keep a steady, driving rhythm to match the song’s urgent feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G

Just a castaway, an island lost at sea

Am F

Another lonely day, with no one here but me

C G

More loneliness than any man could bear

Am F

Rescue me before I fall into despair

Chorus

F C

I’ll send an S.O.S. to the world

F C

I’ll send an S.O.S. to the world

G

I hope that someone gets my

F C

Message in a bottle

G C

Message in a bottle

Verse 2

C G

A year has passed since I wrote my note

Am F

But I should have known this right from the start

C G

Only hope can keep me together

Am F

Love can mend your life, but love can break your heart

Chorus

F C

I’ll send an S.O.S. to the world

F C

I’ll send an S.O.S. to the world

G

I hope that someone gets my

F C

Message in a bottle

G C

Message in a bottle

Bridge

Am F

Walked out this morning, don’t believe what I saw

C G

A hundred billion bottles washed up on the shore

Am F

Seems I’m not alone at being alone

C G

A hundred billion castaways looking for a home

Chorus

F C

I’ll send an S.O.S. to the world

F C

I’ll send an S.O.S. to the world

G

I hope that someone gets my

F C

Message in a bottle

G C

Message in a bottle

Outro

F

Sending out an S.O.S.

F

Sending out an S.O.S.

F

Sending out an S.O.S.

F

Sending out an S.O.S.

F

Sending out an S.O.S.

F

Sending out an S.O.S.

F

Sending out an S.O.S.

F

Sending out an S.O.S.

Practice tip: Focus on the quick change between the F and C chords in the chorus, and use a simple down-up strum if the pattern is too fast at first.