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Deep Water - Nicki Bluhm And The Gramblers

Deep Water

Nicki Bluhm And The Gramblers

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C

There I was in Arizona

G C

Playing stud with a dead man's hand

C

In the thick of a nasty downswing

G C

Getting coffee-housed by a well-dressed man

C

But my main concern was a big stack bully

G C

Who knocked 3 times then he laid 'em down

C

I knew right then it wasn't going to be pretty

G C

I had to vamoose but I didn't know how

F C

Thought I was cool as a cactus

G C

Holding tricks, waiting for the ace

Bb F C

My poker face I guess needs some practice

G C

I finally learned how deep water tastes

C

I got stopped in Salt Lake City

G C

I was trying to pass when I heard the howl

G C

That policeman said "you sure are pretty"

G C

It's a gawl-darn shame I gotta take you down

F C

Thought I was free as a pheasant

G C

Flying low chasing my dreams

Bb F C

It's kinda strange out in the desert

G C

I finally learned what deep water means

C

G C

G C

G C

F C

Thought I was free as a pheasant

G C

Flying low chasing my dreams

Bb F C

It's kinda strange out in the desert

G C

I finally learned what deep water means

G C

I finally learned what deep water means

How to play Deep 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 C. 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.