Drowning
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Intro: Em
verse 1
Em C
I'd swim the ocean, through days at at a time.
Am Em
Dive deep in the water, just to make sure you survive.
Em C
I'd climb the mountains, and I'd stand on it.
Am
I'll be brave for you baby.
Em
I don't care if I sink.
[Refrão]
C Am
But don't you dare drag me down.
C Am
Don't you dare drag me down.
C Am
Don't you dare drag me down.
Em
I refuse to drown.
C Am Em
Oh woah. Oh woah. Oh.
verse 2
Em
I know I bruised up your heart.
C
You said it burns and it stings.
Am
But I'll patch up the wounds, you know your heart's gonna beat
Em
just like it's brand new.
Em
I know I'm testing your strength.
C
And you swear you might break.
Am
But all beauty takes time, you're gonna be fine,
Em
I'll be there on the sideline.
[Refrão]
C Am
But don't you dare drag me down.
C Am
Don't you dare drag me down.
C Am
Don't you dare drag me down.
C Am
Drag me down.
Em
I refuse to drown.
Solo
Em C Am Em
Em C Am Em
[Refrão]
C Am
Don't you dare drag me down.
C Am
Don't you dare drag me down.
C Am
Don't you dare drag me down.
C Am
Don't you dare drag me down.
Em
I refuse to drown.
C
I refuse to drown.
Am
I refuse to drown.
Em
I refuse to drown.
Em
I refuse to drown.
C
I refuse to drown.
Am
I refuse to drown.
Em
I refuse to drown.
Verse
Em
I won't drown for you baby.
C
I'll do anything else.
Am
But don't give up yet.
Em
And don't lose yourself.
How to play Drowning
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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.