The Water Is Wise
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: FCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
Bb F C F Bb F C Bb x2
[Verse 1]
Bb F C F
Walkin' along the banks of the river
Bb F C Bb
Starts out narrow and ends up so wide
Bb F C F
Somewhere along you will find the right step-stones
Bb F C Bb
Sooner or later you'll cross to the other side
[Chorus]
Dm F C F
River starts way up in the mountains
Bb F C Bb
Slowly falls all the way to the sea
Dm F C F
In between so much twistin' and turnin'
Bb F C Bb
Windin' it's way until it runs free
Bb F C F Bb F C Bb
[Verse 2]
Bb F C F
I don't know where I'm going but I know how I'll get there
Bb F C Bb
Follow the laughin' water all the way down
Bb F C F
Build me a boat and float down the middle
Bb F C Bb
Just let the current take me where I'm bound
[Chorus]
Dm F C F
River starts way up in the mountains
Bb F C Bb
Slowly falls all the way to the sea
Dm F C F
In between so much twistin' and turnin'
Bb F C Bb
Windin' it's way until it runs free
[Bridge]
Bb Gm F
Bb F C F Bb F C Bb
[Verse 3]
Bb F C F
I left a friend back there on the mountain
Bb F C Bb
Made a new friend on this long and windin' stream
Bb F C F
The water is wise so just let it take you
Bb F C Bb
Just let it take you into your dream
Dm F C F Bb F C Bb x2
[Verse 4]
Bb F C F
When I was younger I asked lots of questions
Bb F C Bb
I asked and asked but no one seamed to hear
Bb F C F
But I was the one who should have been listenin'
Bb F C Bb
Now I know I have nothin' to fear
[Chorus]
Dm F C F
River starts way up in the mountains
Bb F C Bb
Slowly falls all the way to the sea
Dm F C F
In between so much twistin' and turnin'
Bb F C Bb
Windin' it's way until it runs free
[Outro]
Bb Gm F
Bb F C F Bb F C Bb x2
How to play The Water Is Wise
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.