Making Waves
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Intro: E
verse 1
E A
I still think it's amazing
E A
how much baggage I take in.
A C#m
I used to let things slide.
E A
Now I'm sick, it's contagious.
E
Write that shit then erase it.
A C#m A
I'm on the other side of enemy lines.
[Refrão]B A E
So thanks a lot.
B A E
I'm making waves, and you're not.
G#m A E B A E
I'm done taking bad advice if that's fine by you.
Interlude
E
verse 2
E A
I hate being so well versed.
E
Hard getting to the Chorus.
A C#m
Remember that bridge we burned?
C#m
(I still have trouble getting over it.)
E A
Now I see it so clearly.
E A C#m A
Everyone who is near me, they're showing the simple signs of the acquaintance kind.
C#m A
It's not like true friends are so hard to find.
[Refrão]B A E
So thanks a lot.
B A E
I'm making waves, and you're not.
G#m A E B A E
I'm done taking bad advice if that's fine by you.
G#m A E
Fine by you.
B A E
Fine by you.
G#m A E
Fine by you.
Interlude
E C#m A B A F#m
Bridge
E C#m
Now I can't stand a single word you say.
A B A F#m
So if the world ends tonight, we're better off that way.
E C#m
Now I can't stand a single word you say.
A B A F#m
So if the world ends tonight, we're better off that way.
[Refrão]B A E
So thanks a lot.
B A E
I'm making waves, and you're not.
G#m A E B A E
I'm done taking bad advice if that's fine by you.
B A E B A E
You talk shit a lot 'cause I'm making waves and you're not.
G#m A E B A E
I'm done taking bad advice if that's fine by you.
G#m A E
Fine by you.
B A E
Fine by you.
G#m A
Fine by-
How to play Making Waves
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 E. 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.