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Capo 4
 
Verse
 
G C G
Down in the waves I swam
Am C G
Pictures and photographs hidden in your hands
G C G
and if you go Then I'll go to
Am C
Down to the ocean
G D
With you, with you
 
Interlude
 
G clap* G C G C G D
Uuuuuuuu u, U u u u, U u u u, Uuuuuuuu
 
[Refrão]
C G D G clap*
This story is over now, it’s over now
D C
You'll see that soon, you’ll see that soon
C G D G clap*
and while the wood it burned, the wood it burned
D C
I stayed too long, stay too long
C G D G
Now the stars are out, the stars are out, the stars
 
Verse
 
G C G
Well I'm not afraid of the mess that you made
Am C G
I've seen your heart, it's tattered and frayed
G C G
the skin on my bones and blood in my veins
Am C
I'll wait by the ocean
G D
and home...home
 
[Refrão]
C G D G clap*
This story is over now, it’s over now
D C
You'll see that soon, you’ll see that soon
C G D G clap*
and while the wood it burned, the wood it burned
D C
I stayed too long, stay too long
C G D G
Now the stars are out, the stars are out, the stars

How to play The Waves

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is G. 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.

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