Undertow
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Melanie - Undertow
CAPO: 2nd Fret
Intro: Am F C Bb
G Dm
Under the silky blue ocean
Am F
Reflecting the deep dark sky
Dm Am
The undertow moves silently
F
Beyond the naked eye
Em F
A hurricane below the waves
C Bb
That comes and goes and misbehaves
Dm Am
It's like some crazy hit parade
F G
That steals us all away
Chorus:
F C F G C
I am sailing above blue water
F C Dm G
I am sinking, I am so alone
C F G C
Lead me into your harbour
Dm F G Am F C Bb
You can save me, save me from this undertow
G Dm
Over the night-side of heaven
Am F
Slipping on shiny black roads
Dm Am
A razor's edge from losing it all
F Dm G
A tear away from hope
Em F
Oh, if this wind should lift me up
C Bb
Or if this anchor turns to rust
Dm Am
I know the chance may come but once
F G
To seal my fate, to win your love
Chorus:
F C F G C
I am sailing above blue water
F C Dm G
I am sinking, I am so alone
C F G C
Lead me into your harbour
Dm F G Am G-D
You can save me, save me from this undertow
Bridge:
Dm C G
I need you (I need you)
C F
Wherever you are (forever)
Dm C G
Only your love can save me now
C F
I'm so far from the shore (I need you)
C F C
Soon I'll be swept away
G C
Send your love to rescue me
G F C
Ooh, send your love to me
Chorus:
F C F G C
I am sailing above blue water
F C Dm G
I am sinking, I am so alone
C F G C
Lead me into your harbour
Dm F G Am F
You can save me, save me from this undertow, oh oh
OUTRO: (## fade to end ##)
C G
Save me from this undertow
Am F C G
Save me, save me, save me from this undertow
Am F C G
Save me, save me, save me from this undertow
Am F C G
Save me, save me, save me from this undertow
How to play Undertow
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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.