Underwaterboys
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[Verso 1]
Em
We all know fata morgana
Em
She keeps herself to herself
Em
She likes the sound of explosions
Em
You know - some people need nothing else
A
She has a volatile nature -
A
Moves in a dangerous way
Em
All the creatures around her:
Em
They keep quiet, or she blows them away
[Refrão]
C
They sing:
C D
Wha Diddle Iddle I do
Em
Down here - the underwaterboys...
C
Singing
C D
Wha Diddle Iddle I do
Em
Down here - the underwaterboys...
[Verso 2]
Em
there's always fast talking Jonny
Em
He used to get so ill
Em
He spent a while in the country
Em
Now he's clean and serene but he can't stand still
A
Little Nick wasn't happy -
A
He felt sick inside
Em
One day he jumped from the window
Em
Into the arms of a Wagnerian bride
[Refrão]
C
Singing:
C D
Wha Diddle Iddle I do
Em
Down here - the underwaterboys...
C
Singing
C D
Wha Diddle Iddle I do
Em
Down here - the underwaterboys...
[Verso 3]
Em
And then there's old Uncle Charlie -
Em
He don't speak any more
Em
He lives one side of a mirror,
Em
A refugee from the chemical wars
A
A critical disposition -
A
He likes to eat his own hands
Em
His principle motivation
Em
Is a special secretion from a secret gland
[Refrão]
C
He sings:
C D
Wha Diddle Iddle I do
Em
Down here - the underwaterboys...
C
Singing
C D
Wha Diddle Iddle I do
Em
Down here - the underwaterboys...
How to play Underwaterboys
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.