Treading Water
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Am C
My heart just sank the moment I saw you
G D
You're the image of a girl that I used to know
Am C
Don't be alarmed if it seems hard for me to explain
G D
But every detail of your face makes me recall her name
Am C G D
Treading water, I keep treading water
Am C G D
Maybe it's another chance to mug myself again
Am C
Maybe it's another chance
G D
I'm sure I'll fuck things up in the same way
Am C G D
Maybe it's another chance to mug myself again
Can you forgive the things I do that I can't amend
Nor the way I yearn for her, I hope you can pretend
Girl, you're a fire and you'll find that I want to get burned
No matter what you can teach me I'm sure I'll never learn
Treading water, I keep treading water
Maybe it's another chance to mug myself again
Maybe it's another chance
I'm sure I'll fuck things up in the same way
Maybe it's another chance to mug myself again
Am C
If my concentration seems spread too thin
G D
And when you speak my eyes glaze over
Am C G D
I'm sorry girl, it's not you, it's her
And you're another chance to mug myself again.
Maybe you're another chance
I'm sure I'll fuck things up in the same way
Maybe it's another chance to mug myself again
How to play Treading Water
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 Am. 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.