[Intro] G Em D G Em D G C Em D [Verse 1] G C G From glacial erosion to indigenous care Em C G From European exploration to industrial glare G C G The "lake of shining waters" is what the Iroquois called her Em C G It’s a first nation's name, not an executive order [Pre-Chorus] D Em C But things weren’t going his way in Iran D Em C So, like a baby tossing the toys from the pram [Chorus] G C He may have thought it best to throw a low blow Em D And create a real dog and pony show G C But it feels like another distraction Em D While the Epstein files were getting traction G C G One day, they’ll come out and we’ll say "there you go" Em D G And then we’ll all dive into Lake Ontario [Post-Chorus] C Em D (Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh) [Verse 2] G C G After centuries of trade and war Em C G People settled down on the banks and shores G C G All rivalries and conflicts had all but ceased Em C G But it just took one dude to break that peace [Pre-Chorus] D Em C Oh, but things weren’t going his way in Iran D Em C So, like a baby tossing the toys from the pram [Chorus] G C He may have thought it best to throw a low blow Em D And create a real dog and pony show G C But it feels like another distraction Em D While the Epstein files were getting traction G C G One day, they’ll come out and we’ll say "there you go" Em D G And then we’ll all dive into Lake Ontario [Outro] C Em D G (Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh) Lake Ontario C Em D G (Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh) Lake Ontario C Em D G (Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh) Lake Ontario G C Em D G (Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh) Yeah
Bryan Adams – Lake Ontario Chords on Piano & Ukulele
How to play Lake Ontario: key, chords and progression
Lake Ontario by Bryan Adams is built around G major (one sharp: F♯), with 4 chords in all: G, Em, D and C.
The progression the song keeps returning to is Em – D – G – C (vi – V – I – IV in G major). In solfa, that is lah – soh – doh – fah. Learn these 4 changes first and most of the song falls into place.
Beginner-friendly: every chord here is an open shape on guitar: no capo, no barre chords needed.
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Lake Ontario chords: questions
What key is Lake Ontario in?
Lake Ontario by Bryan Adams is centred on G major (one sharp: F♯).
What chords are in Lake Ontario?
Lake Ontario uses 4 chords: G, Em, D, C.
What is the chord progression of Lake Ontario?
The main progression is Em – D – G – C (vi – V – I – IV).
Is Lake Ontario easy to play on guitar?
Yes. Every chord is an open chord, so it suits beginners.
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