Muddy Waters
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Intro: Am F C Asus x4
verse 1
Am F
We are kneeling at the rivers edge and tempting
C Asus
All the steps to follow closer right behind
Am F
Is it only when you feel a part is empty
C Asus
That it’s gnawing at the corners of your mind
Pre-Chorus
Am F
I will ask you for mercy
C Asus
I will come to you blind
Am F
What you’ll see is the worst me
C Asus
Not the last of my kind
[Refrão]
Am F
Oooo—o—oh
C Asus
In the muddy water we’re falling
Am F
Oooo—o—oh
C Asus
In the muddy water we’re crawling
Am F
Holds me down
C Asus
Hold me now
Am F
Sold me out
C Asus
In the muddy waters we’re falling
Am F C Asus x2
verse 2
Am F
It is not clear why we choose the fire pathway
C Asus
Where we end is not the way that we had planned
Am F
All the spirits gather 'round like its our last day
C Asus
To get across you know we’ll have to raise the sand
Pre-Chorus
Am F
Oooh, I will ask you for mercy
C Asus
I will come to you blind
Am F
What you’ll see is the worst me
C Asus
I'm not the last of my kind
[Refrão]
Am F
Oooo—o—oh
C Asus
In the muddy water we’re falling
Am F
Oooo—o—oh
C Asus
In the muddy water we’re crawling
Am F
Holds me down
C Asus
Hold me now
Am F
Sold me out
C Asus
In the muddy waters we’re falling
Bridge
Am
Ooooh
F
Don’t fail me now
C Asus
Put your arms around me and pull me out
Am
Ooooh
F
I know I’m found
C Asus
With your arms around me, oh save me now
Am F C Asus x2
[Refrão]
Am F
Oooo—o—oh
C Asus
In the muddy water we’re falling
Am F
Oooo—o—oh
C Asus
In the muddy water we’re crawling
Am F
Holds me down
C Asus
Hold me now
Am F
Sold me out
C Asus
In the muddy waters we’re falling
How to play Muddy Waters
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 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.