The Watch
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[Verso 1]
Em
One must be quick as a hare
One must be silent as shadow
D C Em
If you're to head off and not tryna get caught by the watch
Em
One must move low in the grass
One must be quiet in shallows
D C Em
If you're to head off and not tryna get caught by the watch
[Pré-Refrão]
Am
They've got dark crimson cloaks
D
Gauntlets that choke
B7 Em
If you're really leaving, stay off of the roads
Am Gmaj7
Make no mistake, there's no need to provoke
B7 Em
If they even see you, they swing for your throat
[Refrão]
C D
If I could give one final warning
G D Am Em
I'd pray that you'd stay and you'd wait 'til the morning
D Cmaj7 Em
If you're tryna head off and not tryna get caught by the watch
[Verso 2]
Em
One must be brave as a fool
One must be cunning as wolf pack
D C Em
If you're to head off and not tryna get caught by the watch
Em
One must be too filled with wine
One must find no pleasure breathing
D C Em
If you're to head off and not tryna get caught by the watch
[Pré-Refrão]
Am
They've got ebony blades
D
Self-sharpened fangs
B7 Em
They'll kill a man and then dig him no grave
Am Gmaj7 B7 Em
Don't get it wrong, you will not get away from the watch
[Refrão]
C D
If I could give one final warning
G D Am Em
I'd pray that you'd stay and you'd wait 'til the morning
D Cmaj7 Em
If you're tryna head off and not tryna get caught by the watch
How to play The Watch
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 Em. 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.