In Undertow
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Intro C F C G
[Verso 1]
C C/G F
You find a wave and try to hold on for as long as you can
C C/G F
You made a mistake you'd like to erase and I understand
Am F
"What's left for you and me?"
Am F D
I ask that question rhetorically;
C F
Can't buy into astrology,
Am F D
And won't rely on the moon for anything
C
No turning
F
There's no turning
Am F Dm
There's no turning back after what's been said
C
No turning
F
There's no turning
Am F Dm
There's no turning back
[Verso 2]
C C/G F
Meditate, play solitaire, take up self defense
C C/G F
When you get old and faded out will you want your friends?
Am F
"What's left for you and me?"
Am F D
You respond to my question metaphorically
C F
Don't read into psychology
Am F D
And won't rely on your mood for anything
C
No turning
F
There's no turning
Am F Dm
There's no turning back after what was said
C
No turning
F
There's no turning
Am F Dm
There's no turning back after what's been said
Instrumental
F F C C
F G C C
[Verso 3]
F C
You find a wave and try to hold on for as long as you can
F C
You made a mistake you'd like to erase and I understand
Am F
"What's next for you and me?"
Am F
I'll take suggestions
Dm
We toss and turn
F
In undertow
Am G F
Time to let go-o-oo
Am G F
Woo-oo-ooah
C
There's No turning
F
There's no turning
Am F Dm
There's no turning back after what's transpired
C
No turning
F
There's no turning
Am F Dm
There's no turning back I'm so uninspired
C
No turning
F
There's no turning
Am F Dm
There's no turning back
Cmaj7
No turning back
How to play In Undertow
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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.