Watching the wheels - Matisyahu

Watching the wheels

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(C F)
 
C F C F
People say I'm crazy doing what I'm doing
C F C F
Well they give me all kinds of warnings... to save me from ruin
Dm G
When I say that I'm o.k. well they look at me kind of strange
Dm G
Surely you're not happy now you no longer play the game
C F C F
People say I'm lazy dreaming my life away
C F C F
Well they give me all kinds of advice... designed to enlighten me
Dm G
When I tell them that I'm doing fine watching shadows on the wall
Dm G
Don't ya miss the big time boy you're no longer on the ball
 
[Refrão]
F G C Am
I'm just sitting here watching the wheels go round and round
F Em Dm C
I really love to watch them roll
G F Am G F
No longer riding on that merry-go-round
F G C
I just had to let it go
 
Introdução
 
C F C F
Ah, people asks me questions lost in confusion
C F C F
Well I tell them there's no problem....only solutions
 
Dm G
Well they shake their heads and they look at me as if I've lost my mind
Dm
I tell them there's no hurry
G
I'm just sitting here doing time
 
F G C Am
I'm just sitting here watching the wheels go round and round
F Em Dm C
I really love to watch them roll
G F Am G F
No longer riding on that merry-go-round
F G C Am
I just had to let it go
F G C Am
I just had to let it go
F G C
I just had to let it go...

How to play Watching the wheels

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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.

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