Gtap to play
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Atlantis Chords – Guitar
Donovan’s psychedelic folk ballad about the legendary lost continent. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Use a gentle, flowing strum to match the dreamy story-telling feel.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
G Em Am D G
The continent of Atlantis was an island which lay before the great flood
Em Am D G
In the days of old when the earth was young and all the world was green
Em Am D G
The seven seas were travelled by sailors then
Em Am D G
That ships would come from lands away to trade their jewelled wares
Verse 2
G Em Am D G
And in the centre of this island was a mountain rising high above the blue sea
Em Am D G
And on the top of this mountain was a meadow green with grass
Em Am D G
And here the wise ones lived and studied
Em Am D G
All the mysteries of time and space and life
Chorus
G Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Verse 3
G Em Am D G
And in this land they had a power that was far beyond our own
Em Am D G
For they could fly and they could float and they could dive
Em Am D G
And one fine day this power failed them
Em Am D G
And the waves came crashing down and drowned them all
Verse 4
G Em Am D G
And as the moon rose high that night the people cried
Em Am D G
For now their world was gone for evermore
Em Am D G
And through the tears they saw a sight
Em Am D G
That filled their hearts with peace and love
Chorus
G Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Bridge
G Em Am D
And somewhere underneath the sea
G Em Am D
The wise ones may be waiting for a new world
G Em Am D
And somewhere underneath the sea
G Em Am D
The wise ones may be waiting for a new world
Chorus
G Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Practice tip: The chord progression G, Em, Am, D repeats often; practice switching between these four chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Atlantis"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Atlantis" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Atlantis" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Atlantis"?
It was written by Donovan, and released in 1968.
Gtap to play
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Atlantis Chords – Ukulele
Donovan’s psychedelic folk ballad about the legendary lost continent. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Use a gentle, flowing strum to match the dreamy story-telling feel.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
G Em Am D G
The continent of Atlantis was an island which lay before the great flood
Em Am D G
In the days of old when the earth was young and all the world was green
Em Am D G
The seven seas were travelled by sailors then
Em Am D G
That ships would come from lands away to trade their jewelled wares
Verse 2
G Em Am D G
And in the centre of this island was a mountain rising high above the blue sea
Em Am D G
And on the top of this mountain was a meadow green with grass
Em Am D G
And here the wise ones lived and studied
Em Am D G
All the mysteries of time and space and life
Chorus
G Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Verse 3
G Em Am D G
And in this land they had a power that was far beyond our own
Em Am D G
For they could fly and they could float and they could dive
Em Am D G
And one fine day this power failed them
Em Am D G
And the waves came crashing down and drowned them all
Verse 4
G Em Am D G
And as the moon rose high that night the people cried
Em Am D G
For now their world was gone for evermore
Em Am D G
And through the tears they saw a sight
Em Am D G
That filled their hearts with peace and love
Chorus
G Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Bridge
G Em Am D
And somewhere underneath the sea
G Em Am D
The wise ones may be waiting for a new world
G Em Am D
And somewhere underneath the sea
G Em Am D
The wise ones may be waiting for a new world
Chorus
G Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Practice tip: The chord progression G, Em, Am, D repeats often; practice switching between these four chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Atlantis"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Atlantis" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Atlantis" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Atlantis"?
It was written by Donovan, and released in 1968.
Gtap to play
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Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Atlantis Chords – Piano
Donovan’s psychedelic folk ballad about the legendary lost continent. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Use a gentle, flowing strum to match the dreamy story-telling feel.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
G Em Am D G
The continent of Atlantis was an island which lay before the great flood
Em Am D G
In the days of old when the earth was young and all the world was green
Em Am D G
The seven seas were travelled by sailors then
Em Am D G
That ships would come from lands away to trade their jewelled wares
Verse 2
G Em Am D G
And in the centre of this island was a mountain rising high above the blue sea
Em Am D G
And on the top of this mountain was a meadow green with grass
Em Am D G
And here the wise ones lived and studied
Em Am D G
All the mysteries of time and space and life
Chorus
G Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Verse 3
G Em Am D G
And in this land they had a power that was far beyond our own
Em Am D G
For they could fly and they could float and they could dive
Em Am D G
And one fine day this power failed them
Em Am D G
And the waves came crashing down and drowned them all
Verse 4
G Em Am D G
And as the moon rose high that night the people cried
Em Am D G
For now their world was gone for evermore
Em Am D G
And through the tears they saw a sight
Em Am D G
That filled their hearts with peace and love
Chorus
G Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Bridge
G Em Am D
And somewhere underneath the sea
G Em Am D
The wise ones may be waiting for a new world
G Em Am D
And somewhere underneath the sea
G Em Am D
The wise ones may be waiting for a new world
Chorus
G Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Practice tip: The chord progression G, Em, Am, D repeats often; practice switching between these four chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Atlantis"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Atlantis" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Atlantis" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Atlantis"?
It was written by Donovan, and released in 1968.
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Atlantis Chords – Banjo
Donovan’s psychedelic folk ballad about the legendary lost continent. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Use a gentle, flowing strum to match the dreamy story-telling feel.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
G Em Am D G
The continent of Atlantis was an island which lay before the great flood
Em Am D G
In the days of old when the earth was young and all the world was green
Em Am D G
The seven seas were travelled by sailors then
Em Am D G
That ships would come from lands away to trade their jewelled wares
Verse 2
G Em Am D G
And in the centre of this island was a mountain rising high above the blue sea
Em Am D G
And on the top of this mountain was a meadow green with grass
Em Am D G
And here the wise ones lived and studied
Em Am D G
All the mysteries of time and space and life
Chorus
G Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Verse 3
G Em Am D G
And in this land they had a power that was far beyond our own
Em Am D G
For they could fly and they could float and they could dive
Em Am D G
And one fine day this power failed them
Em Am D G
And the waves came crashing down and drowned them all
Verse 4
G Em Am D G
And as the moon rose high that night the people cried
Em Am D G
For now their world was gone for evermore
Em Am D G
And through the tears they saw a sight
Em Am D G
That filled their hearts with peace and love
Chorus
G Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Bridge
G Em Am D
And somewhere underneath the sea
G Em Am D
The wise ones may be waiting for a new world
G Em Am D
And somewhere underneath the sea
G Em Am D
The wise ones may be waiting for a new world
Chorus
G Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Practice tip: The chord progression G, Em, Am, D repeats often; practice switching between these four chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Atlantis"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Atlantis" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Atlantis" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Atlantis"?
It was written by Donovan, and released in 1968.
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Atlantis Chords – Mandolin
Donovan’s psychedelic folk ballad about the legendary lost continent. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Use a gentle, flowing strum to match the dreamy story-telling feel.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
G Em Am D G
The continent of Atlantis was an island which lay before the great flood
Em Am D G
In the days of old when the earth was young and all the world was green
Em Am D G
The seven seas were travelled by sailors then
Em Am D G
That ships would come from lands away to trade their jewelled wares
Verse 2
G Em Am D G
And in the centre of this island was a mountain rising high above the blue sea
Em Am D G
And on the top of this mountain was a meadow green with grass
Em Am D G
And here the wise ones lived and studied
Em Am D G
All the mysteries of time and space and life
Chorus
G Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Verse 3
G Em Am D G
And in this land they had a power that was far beyond our own
Em Am D G
For they could fly and they could float and they could dive
Em Am D G
And one fine day this power failed them
Em Am D G
And the waves came crashing down and drowned them all
Verse 4
G Em Am D G
And as the moon rose high that night the people cried
Em Am D G
For now their world was gone for evermore
Em Am D G
And through the tears they saw a sight
Em Am D G
That filled their hearts with peace and love
Chorus
G Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Bridge
G Em Am D
And somewhere underneath the sea
G Em Am D
The wise ones may be waiting for a new world
G Em Am D
And somewhere underneath the sea
G Em Am D
The wise ones may be waiting for a new world
Chorus
G Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Practice tip: The chord progression G, Em, Am, D repeats often; practice switching between these four chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Atlantis"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Atlantis" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Atlantis" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Atlantis"?
It was written by Donovan, and released in 1968.
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Atlantis Chords – Harmonica
Donovan’s psychedelic folk ballad about the legendary lost continent. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a gentle, flowing strum to match the dreamy story-telling feel.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
G Em Am D G
The continent of Atlantis was an island which lay before the great flood
Em Am D G
In the days of old when the earth was young and all the world was green
Em Am D G
The seven seas were travelled by sailors then
Em Am D G
That ships would come from lands away to trade their jewelled wares
Verse 2
G Em Am D G
And in the centre of this island was a mountain rising high above the blue sea
Em Am D G
And on the top of this mountain was a meadow green with grass
Em Am D G
And here the wise ones lived and studied
Em Am D G
All the mysteries of time and space and life
Chorus
G Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Verse 3
G Em Am D G
And in this land they had a power that was far beyond our own
Em Am D G
For they could fly and they could float and they could dive
Em Am D G
And one fine day this power failed them
Em Am D G
And the waves came crashing down and drowned them all
Verse 4
G Em Am D G
And as the moon rose high that night the people cried
Em Am D G
For now their world was gone for evermore
Em Am D G
And through the tears they saw a sight
Em Am D G
That filled their hearts with peace and love
Chorus
G Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Bridge
G Em Am D
And somewhere underneath the sea
G Em Am D
The wise ones may be waiting for a new world
G Em Am D
And somewhere underneath the sea
G Em Am D
The wise ones may be waiting for a new world
Chorus
G Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Em Am D G
Way down below the ocean where I want to be she may be
Practice tip: The chord progression G, Em, Am, D repeats often; practice switching between these four chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Atlantis"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Atlantis" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Atlantis" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Atlantis"?
It was written by Donovan, and released in 1968.