The Shallows
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E Step1 Step2 E
e|-------------------------------|
B|-------------------------------|
G|--1------1------2------1-------|
D|--2------2------2------2-------|
A|--2------2------2------2-------|
E|---------2------2--------------|
Verse
E
Come sick and sore
E
Come black with sin
E
Come rich and poor
E
I'll let you in
E
Come defend them
E
Come learn to live
E
You'll see a change
E
I promise it
[Refrão]C#m B A E
Down at the waters edge
C#m B A E
Swimming in the shallows
C#m B A E
We're all friends here
G# A E
And that's what matters
G# A E
That's what matters
Verse
E
Come young and old
E
Come sunk with shame
E
Come back, come home
E
Don't ever leave
[Refrão]C#m B A E
Down at the waters edge
C#m B A E
Swimming in the shallows
C#m B A E
We're all friends here
G# A E
And that's what matters
G# A E
That's what matters
Instrumental
C#m G#
C#m G#
B A
C#m G#
C#m G#
B A
E
Verse
E
Come sick and sore
E
Come black with sin
E
Come rich and poor
E
I'll let you in
[Refrão]C#m B A E
Down at the waters edge
C#m B A E
Swimming in the shallows
C#m B A E
We're all friends here
G# A E
And that's what matters
G# A E
That's what matters
How to play The Shallows
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.