Ripples
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E B Esus E
Bluegirls come in every size, some are wise and some otherwise
B Dm E
They got pretty blue eyes, for an hour a man may change
Dm C D G
For an hour her face looks strange, looks strange, looks strange
E B
Marching to the promised land
Esus E
Where the honey flows and takes you by the hand
B Dm E
Pulls you down on your knees, while you're down a pool appears
Cdim Em Cdim C
The face in the water looks up, and she shakes her head as if to say
D B
That it's the last time you'll look like today
Amaj7 B E(add9) E
Sail away, away, ripples never come back
F#m F#sus F# Amaj7 B E
Gone to the other side, sail away, away
E B
The face that launched a thousand ships
Esus E
Is sinking fast that happens you know
B Dm E
The water gets below, seems not very long ago
Dm C D G
Lovelier she was than any that I know
E B Esus E
Angels never know it's time, to close the book and gracefully decline
B Dm E
The song has found a tale, my what a jealous pool is she
Cdim Em Cdim C
The face in the water looks up, she shakes her head as if to say
D B
That the bluegirls have all gone away
Amaj7 B E(add9) E
Sail away, away, ripples never come back
F#m F#sus F#
They've gone to the other side
Amaj7 B E(add9) E
Look into the pool, ripples never come back
F#m F#sus F#
Dive to the bottom and go to the top, to see where they have gone
Amaj7 B E(add9) E
Oh they've gone to the other side, ripples never come back
F#m F#sus F#
Sail away, away
Amaj7 B E(add9) E
Sail away, away, ripples never come back
Written by: Mick Anderson micka@jolt.mpx.com.au
How to play Ripples
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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.