Troublesome Waters
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C F C
Troublesome waters much blacker than night
Am G
Are hiding from view the harbor's bright light.
C F C
Tossed on the turmoil of life's troubled sea
Am G C
I cried to my saviour, "Have mercy on me."
[Refrão] F C
Then gently I'm feeling the touch of His hand
Am G
Guiding my boat in safely to land
C F C
Leading the way to heaven's bright shore
Am G C
Where troublesome waters I'm fearing no more.
Troublesome waters around me do roll
They're rocking my boat and wrecking my soul.
Loved ones are drifting and living in sin
The treacherous whirlpools are pulling them in.
Chorus-----
When troublesome waters and rolling so high
I lift up my voice and to heaven I cry,
"Lord, I am trusting, give guidance to me
And steady my boat on life's troubled sea."
Chorus-----
How to play Troublesome Waters
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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.