Waiting Under The Waves
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Am
I'm losing my faith again, losing my open hand
Losing my how and why, losing my great divide
G F
And in this world where we are, who can say what's going too far?
Am G F E
You punch out the windows baby, I slash all the tires
Am G F G
I'm feeling that undertow, like maybe it's time to go
Am G F G
It's getting so sick and thin, getting right under my skin
G7 C G F G
And in this song that we sing, who could ever point to one thing?
Am G F E
You are still in hiding baby, I am still on fire
[Refrão]
Am F
Waiting under the waves
Am F
Waiting under the waves
Am G D/F# F
Waiting under the waves to be saved
Am G D/F# F
And I am sorry that we're sinking, but we're sinking just the same
Am G F G
I'm losing my faith in you, losing my balance too
Am G F G
How does it get so wrong, how does it all take so long
G7 C G F G Am
And in this time that we live, who could find a way to give a damn
G F E
That we are drowning in two separate stormy seas?
[Refrão]
Am F
Waiting under the waves
Am F
Waiting under the waves
Am G D/F# F
Waiting under the waves to be saved
Am G D/F# F
And I am sorry that we're sinking, but we're sinking just the same
Bridge:
G Am G
Darling don't you ever wonder, if we two could both slip under?
F G A
Learn to sink and learn to swim and breathe again? (and breathe again)
INTERLUDE: Am G F G Am G F G
G7 C G F G Am
All these tears that we cry, who can say if we will live or die
G F E
Stand or fall, live in love or none at all?
OUTRO:
Am F
Waiting under the waves
Am F
Waiting under the waves
Am F
Waiting under the waves
Am F
Waiting under the waves
Am F
Waiting under the waves
Am F
Waiting under the waves
How to play Waiting Under The Waves
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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.