Muddy Water
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Intro
Am Em G F
[Verso 1]
C G/B Am G F
You muddy your water cause you want them to see you as deep
Am Em F
Spend most of your life just looking for someone to please
C G/B Am G F
You'll never admit when you grow tired of it, but you do
Am Em F
You won't listen to me when I try to tell you the truth
[Refrão]
F C G/B
Way down deep where the honesty grows
F C G/B
Is the part that we try to keep as our own
Am G F
I wish that you would show me who you are when you let it all go
Am G F C G/B Am G F
I will never leave you standing alone in muddy water
[Verso 2]
C G/B Am G F
Standin at the bottom and you can't seem to swim to the top
Am Em F
Can't see the hand reaching out there to you in the dark
C G/B Am G F
So lost in the mess that the depth you possess weighs you down
Am Em F
So look for the light cause you know it's the only way out
[Refrão]
F C G/B
Way down deep where the honesty grows
F C G/B
Is the part that we try to keep as our own
Am G F
I wish that you would show me who you are when you let it all go
Am G F C G/B Am G F
I will never leave you standing alone in muddy water
Interlude
Am Em G F C G/B Am G F
Am Em F
[Refrão]
F C G/B
Way down deep where the honesty grows
F C G/B
Is the part that we try to keep as our own
Am G F
I wish that you would show me who you are when you let it all go
Am G F C G/B Am G F
I will never leave you standing alone in muddy water
Outro
Am Em G F C G/B Am G F
Muddy water
Am G F
How to play Muddy Water
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.