Black Waters
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Intro
Em D C B7 (2x)
[Verso 1]
Em D
Sunlight, the peace is broken
C B7
I'm awakened by its spear
Em D
Dark sight sees only sorrows
C Bsus4
And grows 'til nothing's clear
C D
Oh, no, let me think this through
C Bsus4
I still remember you as you were
[Refrão]
C Em
Black waters flow in this river
Am Em D
Is it the end it holds beneath all my deliverance
C Em
Black waters, carry me over
Am Bsus4
Where every tear is a kiss of forgiveness
C D Am Bsus4
Black waters, hungry fathoms
Em
We make strange lovers
[Verso 2]
Em D
Morning has won the duel
C B7
Of renwal, we're made to chas
Em D
Bewitching as by rule
C Bsus4
Us to don, our unblemished grace
C D
And all the things we left unsaid
C Bsus4
Like fallen leaves lay dead, cause you're not there
C D
Hold on, let me think this through
C Bsus4
I still remember you and the way we were
[Refrão]
C Em
Black waters flow in this river
Am Em D
Is it the end it holds beneath all my deliverance
C Em
Black waters, carry me over
Am Bsus4
Where every tear is a kiss of forgiveness
C D Am Bsus4
Black waters, hungry fathoms
({Am})
We make strange lovers
{Solo}
Am G D C Am G D C
Am G D C Am G D C
C Em
Em Em Em Em
[Ponte]
Em D
Twilight, just a token
C B7 Em D/F# G Am A#
A softly spoken symbol of peace
Em D/F#
Go on, let nothing hold you down
G Am A# B7
No regrets unbound walk on air
[Refrão]
C Em
Black waters flow in this river
Am Em D
Is it the end it holds beneath all my deliverance
C Em
Black waters, carry me over
Am Bsus4
Where every tear is a kiss of forgiveness
C D Am Bsus4
Black waters, hungry fathoms
Em D Am Bsus4
We make strange lovers
Em
We make strange lovers
How to play Black Waters
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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.