Walk on the Ocean by Toad the Wet Sprocket

Key: F# · 62 BPM · 4/4

Walk on the Ocean by Toad the Wet Sprocket is written in F# major. Its chords cycle through the I-V-IV progression — common turnaround / bluesy resolution, played as a IV-I-V rotation: B-F#-C#. At 62 BPM, it moves at a slow, deliberate pace.

The progression

This song follows the I-V-IV progression (Common turnaround / bluesy resolution), played as a IV-I-V rotation in F# major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Learn more about the I-V-IV progression

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
Capo 2EA-E-B
Capo 4DG-D-A
Capo 6CF-C-G

Chord chart

  • 0:01 B
  • 0:04 C#
  • 0:05 G#m
  • 0:07 B
  • 0:08 C#
  • 0:09 G#m
  • 0:11 B
  • 0:13 C#
  • 0:17 B
  • 0:20 C#
  • 0:21 G#m7
  • 0:22 F#
  • 0:23 B
  • 0:23 C#
  • 0:24 B
  • 0:28 C#
  • 0:32 G#m7
  • 0:34 B
  • 0:36 F#
  • 0:38 C#
  • 0:40 G#m7
  • 0:42 B
  • 0:44 F#
  • 0:46 C#
  • 0:48 B
  • 0:51 C#
  • 0:52 G#m
  • 0:54 B
  • 0:55 C#
  • 0:56 G#m
  • 0:58 B
  • 1:00 C#
  • 1:04 B
  • 1:07 C#
  • 1:08 G#m
  • 1:09 F#
  • 1:10 B
  • 1:11 C#
  • 1:12 B
  • 1:15 C#
  • 1:19 G#m7
  • 1:21 B
  • 1:23 F#
  • 1:25 C#
  • 1:27 G#m7
  • 1:29 B
  • 1:31 F#
  • 1:33 C#
  • 1:35 G#m7
  • 1:37 B
  • 1:39 F#
  • 1:41 C#
  • 1:43 G#m7
  • 1:45 B
  • 1:47 F#
  • 1:49 C#
  • 1:51 G#m
  • 1:53 B
  • 1:55 F#
  • 1:57 C#
  • 1:59 G#m
  • 2:01 B
  • 2:03 F#
  • 2:05 C#
  • 2:07 G#m
  • 2:08 B
  • 2:10 F#
  • 2:12 C#
  • 2:14 G#m
  • 2:16 B
  • 2:18 F#
  • 2:20 C#
  • 2:22 B
  • 2:25 C#
  • 2:26 G#m
  • 2:27 F#
  • 2:28 B
  • 2:29 C#
  • 2:30 B
  • 2:33 F#
  • 2:34 C#
  • 2:38 B
  • 2:41 C#
  • 2:42 G#m
  • 2:43 F#
  • 2:44 B
  • 2:45 C#
  • 2:46 D#m7
  • 2:48 B
  • 2:50 C#

Frequently asked questions

What key is Walk on the Ocean in?

Walk on the Ocean is in F# major.

What chords does Walk on the Ocean use?

The core of Walk on the Ocean cycles through B, F#, C# (3 chords).

What is the tempo of Walk on the Ocean?

Walk on the Ocean runs at 62 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does Walk on the Ocean use?

Walk on the Ocean follows the I-V-IV progression, played as a IV-I-V rotation. It's a common turnaround / bluesy resolution.

What capo should I use for Walk on the Ocean?

Capo 2 and play E major shapes — that gets you open chords instead of barring in F# major.

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