Stone In The Water
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## NOTE: ~ ~ = Walk-Down from C to G ##
CAPO: 4th Fret
Intro: A D C ~ ~ G
Now babe, is that you crying
D
'Cause I'm not lying next to you?
D7
That sun going down
G
Sure makes this lonesome town thirty shades of blue
G7
Here in Minnesota
C
Waiting out the summer's hottest night
Am D
I think about you walking on the beach at home
C ~ ~ G
And I know you'll be alright
You've been calling on the telephone
D
Spending all those hours alone 'cause you wanted to
D7
And writing letters every night
G
It seemed right to say whatever came to you
G7
Go down by the water
C
And make a wish for you and me
Am D
And watch the shorebirds running in
C ~ ~ G
As the tide goes running out to sea
[Refrão]C G
Throw a stone in the water
C B7 Em C Cmaj7
And bless the son and daughter of this rolling ocean shore
Am D G
Love waits to guide us safely home once more
Instrumental: G D D7 G G7 C Am D C ~ ~ G
People walking with their dogs
D
Stacking driftwood logs to make a fire
D7
As the sea pulls at the sun
G
The day flies on the run before the night's desire
G7
Love is all around you
C
As the day falls fast asleep
Am D
Ah, but all that I can send you now
C ~ ~ G
Is a love that's only yours to keep
[Refrão]C G
Throw a stone in the water
C B7 Em C Cmaj7
And bless the son and daughter of this rolling ocean shore
Am D G
Love waits to guide us safely home once more
OUTRO: C G C B Em C Cmaj7
Am D G
Love waits to guide us safely home once more
How to play Stone In The Water
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.