Waterline
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Verse 1:
F C
Flood gates, can't wait
Dm
Here she comes, shut'em fast
Bb
Better shut'em fast
F C
Too late, swept away
Dm Bb
Feel the rush after the fact
Pre-chorus:
Eb Bb
Coming up beneath me
Cm Ab
Never been in love so deeply before
[Refrão]
G D
I am close to the waterline
Em C
I thought that I'd been over my head
For the last time
G D
I'm so close to the waterline
Em
And the way i'm loving her now
C
I know this is bound to go down as the big one
Verse 2:
F C
Whistle blast, lights flash
Dm
Throw a rope, grab a hold
Bb
Feel the undertow
F C
She laughs, waves crash
Dm Bb
What's the use I can't let her go
Pre-chorus:
Eb Bb
Coming up beneath me
Cm Ab
Never been in love so deeply before
[Refrão]
G D
I am close to the waterline
Em C
I thought that I'd been over my head
For the last time
G D
I'm so close to the waterline
Em
And the way i'm loving her now
C
I know this is bound to go down as the big one
Verse 3:
(Single Strum)
F C
Flood gates, can't wait
Dm
Here she comes, shut'em fast
Bb
Better shut'em fast
F C
Too late, swept away
Dm
Feel the rush
G D
I'm so close to the waterline
Em
And the way i'm loving her now
C
I know this is bound to go down as the big one
G D Em C
(OH!)
G D Em C
(WOO!)
[Refrão]
G D
I am close to the waterline
Em C
I thought that I'd been over my head
For the last time
G D
I'm so close to the waterline
Em
And the way i'm loving her now
C
I know this is bound to go down as the big one
How to play Waterline
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.