Waiting By The Water
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Intro
Em D C
Em D Cadd9
[Verso 1]
G D
Such a sad face in the morning,
Cadd9 G
I don't know what it's for,
G D
Do you hear me when I call you,
Cadd9 G
I need you a little more.
[Refrão]
C G
I am waiting by the water,
C G
I am waiting to be found,
C G
But the sky is getting stormy,
Em D C
And the train is leaving town.
Interlude
Em D C
[Verso 2]
G D
I said forever you said maybe,
Cadd9 G
Now that seems so far away,
G D
The doorway is getting smaller,
Cadd9 G
And I know that I can't stay.
[Refrão]
C G
I am waiting by the water,
C G
I am waiting to be found,
C G
But the sky is getting stormy,
Em D C
And the train is leaving town.
Interlude
Em D C
{Instrumental}
G D C G
G D C G
[Verso 3]
G D
It's not easy in the nighttime,
Cadd9 G
Cause my bed is made of stone,
G D
If you don't meet me by the sunrise,
Cadd9 G
I will travel on alone.
[Refrão]
C G
I am waiting by the water,
C G
I am waiting to be found,
C G
But the sky is getting stormy,
Em D C
And the train is leaving town.
Outro
C G
I'm still waiting by the water,
C G
I'm still waiting to be found,
C G
I can't wait for you much longer,
Em D C
But I can't bear to leave you now,
Em D C
Can't say goodbye right now,
Em D C
I need you so right now.
Em D C
Em D Cadd9
How to play Waiting By The Water
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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.