The Reservoir
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verse 1
Cmaj7 G
Another day, whats my move
Em D
I could wade in the water 'till it cuts clean through
Am7
I'm needing oxygen
Cmaj7 G
Your sideways look at me at bay
Em D
I'm asking for a friend, if you'd like to stay
Am7
Was I too obvious
[Refrão]
Chorus
G Am7
Those winds came running down the reservoir
D7 C
I was outside tending flowers by the car
D7 C
You were sending sound advice from afar
G Am7
In my arms, my arms deceive you
D7
They pull you close
C
But never see it through
D7 C
Both these hands have lots to live up to
Instrumental
Fmaj7
Am7
Fmaj7
Am7
Fmaj7
Am7
G
verse 2
Cmaj7 G
We drove around in figure eights
Em D
We best go back its getting late
Am7
I'm losing you again
Cmaj7 G
There's no one left to make a sound
Em D
That night came over me and washed me down
Am7
I'm breathing oxygen
[Refrão]
Chorus
G Am7
Those winds came running down the reservoir
D7 C
I was outside tending flowers by the car
D7 C
You were sending sound advice from afar
G Am7
In my arms, my arms deceive you
D7
They pull you close
C
But never see it through
D7 C
Both these hands have lots to live up to
Instrumental
Fmaj7
Am7
Fmaj7
Am7
Bridge
D7
Stay wide awake
Am7
I could all the way through
Gmaj7 D7 Am7
My room has been breaking in two
Gmaj7 D7 Am7
I'd hold you if you only knew
G D
Outro
C G D C
I want it all, I wanna leave this house right now
G D C
I want it all, I wanna see you fall apart
G D Am7
I seen it all, I've seen a few good friends leave town
G D Am7
Friends leave town
How to play The Reservoir
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Cmaj7. 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.