Sink Or Swim
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: BbCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
Bbm
[Verse 1]
Bbm7
You held my head underwater and told me breathe it in
Bbm7
You laughed when I said that below me I saw nothing
Eb7
I didn't know you were lying but I know
Bbm
I did not want to believe you
[Chorus]
F7 Eb7
I reach in with my hands, smear it on my skin
F7 Eb7
The water’s warm so why not start to start to slip right in
F7 F#7 Eb7
Come on baby, don't you know it’s sink or swim
[Verse 2]
Bbm
Bbm7
I did not want to believe it and it makes me crazy how
N.C.
I could not breath underwater but you, you showed me how
Eb7
I could have waited, but I know
Bbm7
I always make it so complicated
[Chorus]
F7 Eb7
I reach in with my hands, smear it on my skin
F7 Eb7
The water’s warm so why not start to start to slip right in
F7 F#7 Eb7
Come on baby, don't you know it’s sink or swim
[Bridge]
Bbm
Eb7 Bbm
So I hold my breath and count to see the stars
Eb7 Bbm
I say a prayer and I know the words by heart
Eb7 Bbm
So I hold my breath and count to see the stars
Eb7 F7
I say a prayer and I know the words by heart
[Chorus]
F7 Eb7
I reach in with my hands, smear it on my skin
F7 Eb7
The water’s warm so why not start to slip right in
F7 F#7 Eb7
Come on baby, don't you know
F7 Eb7
Ooh
F7 Eb7
The water’s warm so why not start to slip right in
F7 F#7 Eb7
Come on baby, don't you know it’s sink or swim
Bbm
How to play Sink Or Swim
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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.