Saltwater
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Intro: E D
[Verso 1]
A
This head of heavy thoughts
E
Is just too much for me
F#m D
So I wrote it down on paper
A
Put it in an empty wine bottle
E
And tossed it out to sea
F#m D
For someone else to read later
A
I know its so cliche
E
For me to act this way but
F#m D
My broken heart is no better than anyone's
[Refrão]
A
Sometimes it comes in waves
E
Sometimes it comes in tears
F#m
No matter how bad it feels
D A
Saltwater always heals
A
Just gotta get through the sting
E
Think about the pain it kills
F#m
It washes everything
D A E F#m D
Saltwater always heaaaaaaaaaaaals
[Verso 2]
A
I couldn't sleep last night
E
So I drove down to the shore
F#m D
And swam around in darkness
A
And I may drown alone
E
But I will not turn to stone
F#m D
No you won't make me heartless
A
Yeah, I'm still working through
E
What went down between me and you and
F#m D
All of this loss and your last words still get to me
[Refrão]
A
Sometimes it comes in waves
E
Sometimes it comes in tears
F#m
No matter how bad it feels
D A
Saltwater always heals
A
Just gotta get through the sting
E
Think about the pain it kills
F#m
It washes everything
D A C#m D E A C#m D E
Saltwater always heaaaaaaaaaaaals
BREAK:
A E
Sometimes it comes in wa-aves
F#m D
And then it comes in te-ea-ee-ears
[Refrão]
A
Just gotta get through this pain
E
For the truth it reveals
F#m
It washes everything
D A
Saltwater always heals
OUTRO:
A
Sometimes it comes in waves
E
Sometimes it comes in tears
F#m
The tide will wash away
D A
Saltwater always heals
A
Just gotta get through the sting
E
Think about the pain it kills
F#m
It washes everything
D A E F#m D A
Saltwater always heaaaaaaaaaaaals
How to play Saltwater
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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.