Muddy Water
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[Intro ]G D C
G Bm Em D
I was born on the muddy water
G Bm Em D
I didn't know right from wrong
C Bm
My mom she said look here son
C A
I'll show you how it's done
G Bm Em D
Take you a woman and treat her right
G Bm Em D
She'll be by your side night and day
C Bm
The first time you deceive her
C D
You've broken her spell
Em D G
Then i had bad luck
Em D G
Like a fool i fell where i stood
C G/B Am D/F# G
I was walking in the rain with my shoes untied
C G/B Am C G
Tryin' to find a dry place to hide
C
To hide
( G C )
G Bm Em D
But i'd rather sleep that say a word
G Bm Em D
I don't believe a word that's heard
C Bm
The first time i deceived you
C A
I held it inside
G Bm Em D
Take you a woman and treat her right
G Bm Em D
She'll be by your side night and day
C Bm
The first time you deceive her
C D
You've broken her spell
Em D G
I held it inside
Em D G
Like a fool i smiled on my pride
C G/B Am D/F# G
I was walking in the rain with my shoes untied
C G/B Am C G
Tryin' to find a dry place to hide
C G/B Am D/F# G
I was walking in the rain with my shoes untied
C G/B Am C G
Tryin' to find a dry place to hide
C
To hide
G C
I was walking in the rain
How to play Muddy Water
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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.