The Well
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[Verso 1]
C F Am F
A mother reaching out with a tiny mouth
G Am C Am G
"I can't just watch the boy die
Am G F Am
All alone, and both of us crying"
C F
The sand gets wet
G C F
There's two little salty piles
G C F
Mother and the child alone
C F Am F
Then God, reaching out with mighty hands
G Am C Dm G Am
"The well was always there
G F Am
Fill the skin and give the boy a drink
C F F
Let the sand get wet"
Dm C F
There is always plenty of water
Dm F F
Mother and the child
How to play The Well
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.