Water Tower
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Intro: Em C G D
Em C
State champs white and blue
G D
Yeah, I remember you
Em C G D
You sure had a hell of a view from way up there
Em C
High above the yellow pines
G D
And first baptist "Jesus Saves" sign
Em C
I talked to you a million times but
G D
I'm getting out of hand
C G D G
Water tower, it sure is good to see you,
C G D
I've been away, way too long
C G D Em-D/F#
Water tower like a lighthouse in a storm,
C D Em C G D
You help me find my way back home
Em C
How far did you think I'd get
G D
When I pointed my wheels out west?
Em C
A little young and dumb I guess
G D
Gotta learn somehow
Em C
Slowin' down and drivin' in
G D
I can finally breathe again
Em C
It's like I found a long lost friend
G D
God I've missed this town
C G D G
Water tower, it sure is good to see you,
C G D
I've been away, way too long
C G D Em-D/F#
Water tower like a lighthouse in a storm,
C D C G D G C G-D/F#
You help me find my way back home
Em D/F# G
You and that lonesome full moon watching over me
C
I'm right where I'm supposed to be
C G D G
Water tower, it sure is good to see you,
C G D
I've been away, way too long
C G D Em-D/F#
Water tower like a lighthouse in a storm,
C D G-D/F#-Em-D
You help me find my way back home
C D
You help me find my way
Em C G D
How to play Water Tower
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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.