Water Under The Bridge
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Capo 1
>i>Intro: G Em Bm A
G Em
If you're not the one for me
Bm A
Then I'll come back and bring you to your knees
G Em
If you're not the one for me
Bm A
Why do I hate the idea of being free?
G Em
And if I'm not the one for you
Bm A
You gotta stop holding me the way you do
G Em
Oh, and if I'm not the one for you
Bm A
Why have we been through what we have been through?
G Em
It's so cold out here
Bm A
In your wilderness
G Em
Now I want you to be my keeper
Bm A
But not if you're so reckless
D
If you're gonna let me down
Let me down gently
Em
Don't pretend that you don't want me
Bm G
Our love ain't water under the bridge
D
If you're gonna let me down
Let me down gently
Em
Don't pretend that you don't want me
Bm G
Our love ain't water under the bridge
D Em
Oh
Bm G
Say that our love ain't water under the bridge
G Em
What are you waiting for?
Bm A
You never seem to make it through the door
G Em
and who are you hiding from?
Bm A
it ain't no life to live like you're on the run
G Em
Have I ever asked for much?
Bm A
the only thing that I want is your love
D
If you're gonna let me down
Let me down gently
Em
Don't pretend that you don't want me
Bm G
Our love ain't water under the bridge
D
If you're gonna let me down
Let me down gently
Em
Don't pretend that you don't want me
Bm G
Our love ain't water under the bridge
D Em
Oh
Bm G
Say that our love ain't water under the bridge
G Em
It's so cold out here
Bm A
In your wilderness
G Em
Now I want you to be my keeper
Bm A
But not if you're so reckless, ooohh
D
If you're gonna let me down
Let me down gently
Em
Don't pretend that you don't want me
Bm G
Our love ain't water under the bridge
D
If you're gonna let me down
Let me down gently
Em
Don't pretend that you don't want me
Bm G
Our love ain't water under the bridge
D Em
Oh, say it ain't so...
Bm G
Say that our love ain't water under the bridge
D Em
Oh, say it ain't so...
Bm G
Say that our love ain't water under the bridge
D Em
( A ) ( D )
Say that our love ain't water under the bridge
How to play Water Under The Bridge
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.