Drown - Son Volt
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[Intro ]
G F C G G C G F C F C
G G C G
Sky cracks open
G C G
Walls fallin to the floor
F C F
Just as well to keep it,
C
a guessing game in store.
G D Em
You're with me now,will be again,
C C/B
All other points between
G FCG
And the cruel,cruel mornings
G C
Turn the days to swim or sink
C/B Am7
Living right is easy, what goes wrong,
G F C
You're causing it to drown
C/B Am7
Did'nt want to turn that way
G F C
You're causing it to drown
C/B Am7
Does'nt make a difference now
G F C C/B
You're causing it to drown
Am7 C
Silence knows, cant drown the heart
Riff 1
 
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G F C F
Happenstance is falling through
G C G
The cracks each day
F C F
Too close to change it now
C
Fools gold is lighter anyway
G D Em
When in doubt, move on
C
No need to sort it out
G D Em
You're with me now,will be again
C C/B
All other points between
G F C G G C
I want to find, the right side of you
C/B Am7
Living right is easy, what goes wrong
G F C
You're causing it to drown,
C/B Am7
Did'nt want to turn that way
G F C
You're causing it to drown
C/B Am7
Does'nt make a difference now
G F C C/B
You're causing it to drown
Am7
Silence knows, cant drown the heart
 
(chords are played 4 measures each under the solo)
 
F C G D F C Riff 1
 
Intro G F C G G C G F C F C
 
G D Em
When in doubt,move on
C
No need to sort it out
G D Em
You're with me now, will be again,
C C/B
All other points between
G F C G G G C
I want to find the right side of you
C/B Am7
Living right is easy, what goes wrong
G F C
You're causing it to drown
C/B Am7
Did'nt want to turn that way
G F C
You're causing it to drown
C/B Am7
Does'nt make a difference now
G F C C/B
You're causing it to dorwn
Am7
Silence knows, you cant drown the heart
 
F C G D F C
 
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Riff 2
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How to play Drown

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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.

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