Water of Love
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Intro: 2 x D C G D
D
High and dry in the long hot day
Lost and lonely in every way
Am7
Got the flats all around me, sky up above,
D
Yes, I need a little water of love
D
I've been too long lonely and my heart feels pain,
Crying out for some soothing rain
Am7
I believe I've taken enough,
D
I need a little water of love
Chorus:
Am7
Water of love deep in the ground,
G D
but there aint no water here to be found
Am7
Some day baby when the river runs free,
G (stop) D
It's gonna carry that water of love to me
Solo like intro: D C G D 1 time
D
There's a bird up in a tree, sitting up high,
Just a-waitin' for me to die
Am7
If I don't get some water soon,
D
I'll be dead and gone in the afternoon
Chorus + solo like intro: D C G D 1 time
D
Once I had a woman I could call my own,
Once I had a woman now my woman is gone
Am7
Once there was a river now there's a stone
D
You know it's evil when you're living alone
Chorus + outro: D C G D 1 time
How to play Water of Love
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.