Deep Dark Water
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G C
Alone and so lonesome bored and so blue
G A7 D7
I got the urge to ramble so I took a drink or two
G B7 C G
It tempted me to trifle then my true heart went astray
C G D7 G
So I wandered in dark water and just threw my life away
D7 G
I know that it was wrong to fool around this way so long
A7 D7
Someone was sawing on the limb that I was sitting on
G B7 C G
I looked down and I found I could drown in deep dark water
C G D7 G
So I cried when I realized I couldn't swim
C
A fool and his money calls for whiskey and for gin
G A7 D7
Filled to the gills and falling for the weaknesses as a man
G B7 C G
From one fool to another wrong is never right
C G D7 G
I ignored advice from mother and brother look at me tonight
D7 G
Unsteady as I go with deep dark water down below
A7 D7
They keep sawing louder on my limb and soon I'll have to go
G B7 C G
Life's been small hear my call as I fall in deep dark water
C G D7 G
Don't be a would-be king and tumble from your throne
How to play Deep Dark Water
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 G. 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.