Moon On The Water
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Intro
G A G A
A# Gm F C
Bm A D G
G D G D
verse 1
G
Well will you fill my head with stories
D
'til I close my eyes and dream until the dawn
G
And when I?am sleeping tell me secrets
D
Tell me things you've never told no one before
G
And when you wake up hiding nothing
D
Maybe you'll know how it feels to be born
G D
I could wake up feeling something for the first time in so long
verse 2
A
And we could walk down towards the sea
G
In the new shoes I bought you
A
Stay there for all of the day
Bm A
While the sun plays on the water
Instrumental
G D G D
verse 3
G
Well will you fill me with excitement
D
Like the feeling that we felt on Christmas Eve
G
When we didn't?t know to laugh
D
Or to cry in to our sleeves
G
And I know some things are not real
D
But in you I truly feel I believe
G
When we lie down on your bed
D
I press my head down on your chest and hear you breathe
verse 4
A
Well I know it's late but let's go to the sea
G
I know a way that is shorter
A
And we could sink out under the stars
D G
You can wear my woolen jumper
A
And we can sink out in to the stones
G
You can lay upon my shoulder
A
And we could stay there all of the night
Bm A
While the moon rests on the water
Bm A
While the moon rests on the water
Bm A
While the moon rests on the water
How to play Moon On The 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 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.