The Whole of the Moon Ukulele Chords – The Waterboys. This song uses the chords: C, C/G, C/E, F, Emin, Amin7, Dmin. You can change the key for free as needed.
The Whole of the Moon Ukulele Chords – The Waterboys
INTRO:
C C/G C C/G F C/F
VERSE 1:
CI pictured a C/Grainbow Cyou C/Gheld in your hands
FI had C/Fflashes Fbut you C/Fsaw then plan
CI wondered out in the C/Gworld for years
CWhile C/Gyou just stayed in your Froom
I saw the C/Fcrescent Fyou saw the whole of the CmoonC/G
The whole of the Fmoon
VERSE 2:
You Cwere there at the turnstiles with the C/Gwind at your heels
You Cstretched for the stars and you C/Gknow how it feels
To reach Ftoo high C/Ftoo far
FToo soon
You saw the whole of the Cmoon
VERSE 3:
I was C/Ggrounded Cwhile you C/Gfilled the skies
FI was dumbC/Ffounded by truths you cut through lies
CI saw the rain-dirty C/Gvalley Cyou C/Gsaw Brigadoon
FI saw the crescent
You saw the whole of the CmoonC/G
INSTRUMENTAL:
C C/G C C/G F C/F
BRIDGE:
CI spoke about G/BwingsAmin7
GYou just flew
I Fwondered, I guessed, and I C/EtriedDmin
C/EYou just knew
I CsighedC/G
CBut you C/Gswooned
FI saw the crescent you saw the whole of the CmoonC/G
The whole of the Fmoon
VERSE 4:
With a Ctorch in your pocket and the C/Gwind at your heels
You Cclimbed on the ladder and you C/Gknow how it feels
To get Ftoo high C/Ftoo far
FToo soon C/Fyou saw the whole of the CmoonC/G
The whole of the Fmoon
VERSE 5:
CUnicorns and C/Gcannonballs, Cpalaces and C/Gpiers
CTrumpets, towers, and C/Gtenemets, wide Coceans full of C/Gtears,
FFlag, rags, ferry boats, scimitars and scarves,
Every precious dream and vision
Underneath the stars
You Cclimbed on the ladder with the C/Gwind in your sails
You Ccame like a comet C/Gblazing your trail
FToo high C/Ftoo far
Too soon
You C/Fsaw the whole of the CmoonC/G C C/G
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“The Whole of the Moon” History:
**”The Whole of the Moon”** is a song by the Scottish band **The Waterboys**, and it’s widely regarded as one of their signature tracks. Here’s a breakdown of key information about the song:
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### 🎵 **Basic Details:**
– **Title:** The Whole of the Moon
– **Artist:** The Waterboys
– **Album:** *This Is the Sea*
– **Release Date:** October 1985
– **Genre:** Alternative rock, folk rock, new wave
– **Length:** Approximately 5:00 minutes
– **Writer:** Mike Scott (lead singer and main creative force behind The Waterboys)
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### 📖 **Song Meaning and Interpretation:**
Mike Scott has explained that the song is about the difference between himself and someone he admired — someone who had vision and insight far beyond his own at the time. The lyrics express awe at this person’s ability to “see the whole of the moon” while Scott saw only “the crescent.”
Many listeners have speculated about who this person might be — some say it could be about Prince, C.S. Lewis, or even a former lover or spiritual figure — but Scott has stated it’s more of a composite or an idea than any single individual.
The song is often interpreted as being about creativity, inspiration, and the limitations of perspective.
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### 🎹 **Musical Style and Instrumentation:**
– The song is known for its **grand, orchestral arrangement**, incorporating **synthesizers**, **trumpets**, and **a driving piano line**.
– It has a dramatic, uplifting feel and is emblematic of the Waterboys’ “Big Music” era — a term coined by Scott to describe their expansive, passionate sound.
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### 🌟 **Legacy and Popularity:**
– Though it wasn’t a major hit at the time of its initial release, “The Whole of the Moon” grew in popularity over the years.
– It became a Top 3 hit in the UK when re-released in 1991.
– It’s often used in films, TV shows, and even political campaigns, owing to its emotional resonance and anthemic quality.
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### 📼 **Fun Fact:**
The song has been covered by several artists, including:
– **Fiona Apple (live)**
– **Mandy Moore**
– **Prince (live version)**
– **The Killers** (influenced by The Waterboys’ style)
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