A Water Prayer
View chords used in this chart
E 022100 F x33211
F* x33200 G 320033
G* x55400 C x32010
Am x02210
[INTRO]
E F* E G* F* x2
[VERSE]
Am F Am
It's a waiting game you play.
F Am
Still, you think that you can win,
F
So you play on.
G F
Play on.
Am F Am
And the rush hour weaves you home.
F Am
In another day you'll break.
F
You will break down.
G
You will break down.
F
I know it
Am F Am F
Like me
[BRIDGE]
C F C F C
Don't be that way, don't act like that.
F G
Don't be, No Don't be
F Am
Please don't be like me.
[VERSE]
Am F Am
On the business card you leave
F Am
Is a name that you don't own.
F G
Credit given, credit taken.
F
Take it.
Am F Am
In another day you'll sink.
F Am
You're the only one afloat,
F G
And the best move, if you'll make it,
F
You won't make it
Am F Am F
Is to leave
[BRIDGE]
C F C F C
Don't be that way, don't act like that.
F G
Don't be, No Don't be
F Am F Am F
Please don't be like me.
[INTERLUDE]
E F* E G* F*
E F* G* F*
[BRIDGE]
C F C F C
Don't be that way, don't act like that.
F G
Don't be, No Don't be
F Am
Please don't be
C F C F C
Don't be that way, don't act like that.
F G
Don't be, No Don't be
F Am
Please don't be like me.
[OUTRO] piano out
How to play A Water Prayer
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.