Aint Gonna Drown
View chords used in this chart
capo 4th fret
Intro Em
Em
Train's coming but I'm stuck on this road
Em
Moon's rising and my blood is growing cold
Am Em
Preacher man can't save a soul like mine
Am C Em
Miracles are just too damn hard to find
Em
Ain't gonna drown in the water
Am
Ain't gonna drown in the water
Em
Ain't gonna drown in the water
B7 Em
Cause the good lord ain't bringing me home
Em
I'm bound for the broken promise land
Em
To meet my demons and get back my upper hand
Am Em
Long man can't catch a soul like mine
Am C Em
Miracles are just too damn hard to find
Em
Ain't gonna drown in the water
Am
Ain't gonna drown in the water
Em
Ain't gonna drown in the water
B7 Em
Cause the good lord ain't bringing me home
Am Em
Long man can't catch a soul like mine
Am C Em
Miracles are just too damn hard to find
(same as above)
Ain't gonna drown in the water
Ain't gonna drown in the water
Ain't gonna drown in the water
Cause the good lord ain't bringing me home
Ain't gonna drown in the water
Ain't gonna drown in the water
Ain't gonna drown in the water
Cause the good lord ain't bringing me home
How to play Aint Gonna Drown
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.