The Drowning
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F C G
I'm born every day just you love you
F C G
and think of you a little bit more.
F C G
Just hoping today I won't miss you,
Em F G
but I'm thinking I will do for sure.
F C G
Whiskey's the thing I won't turn to;
F C G
Drugs are a thing that won't help.
F C G
This is all that I had to begin with
Em F G
I was as far as could be when I fell.
Am Em G
And I'm going down
F C
with this ship.
Am Em G
And I'll most likely will drown,
F C
but it's worth it
F C
It's worth it.
F C G
And if I'm a sailor, you're a captain
F C G
You steered us off course and you know
F C G
And the water's gushing is an omen;
Em F G
our love is an old weary boat.
F C G
And I'll hold your hair back if you're seasick
F C G ,
and I make sure you aren't too shore-safe.
F C G
Then I'm afraid I must be leaving,
Em F G
and I'm afraid that you won't relate.
Am Em G
And I'm going down
F C
with this ship.
Am Em G
And I'll most likely will drown,
F C
but it's worth it
F C
It's worth it.
How to play The Drowning
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.