Waterloo
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C D G F G
1. My my, at Waterloo, Napoleon did surrender.
C D G F G Am
Oh yeah, and I have met my destiny in quite a similar way.
D7 G G7
The history book on the shelf, is always repeating itself.
C F
Waterloo I was defeated, you won the war,
G C G
Waterloo promise to love you forever more.
C F
Waterloo Couldn't escape if I wanted to,
G C
Waterloo knowing my fate is to be with you,
G C
Wow, wow, wow, wow, Waterloo finally facing my Waterloo.
C D G F G
2. My my, I tried to hold you back but you were stronger.
C D G F G Am
Oh yeah, and now it seems my only hope is giving up the fight.
D7 G G7
So how could I ever refuse, I feel like I win when I lose.
+ REFRAIN
Am D7 G G7
So how could I ever refuse, I feel like I win when I lose.
+ REFRAIN .......
D F
Wow wow
G
Waterloo
C
finally facing my Waterloo
G
Wow Wow wow oh
C
Oh yeah!
How to play Waterloo
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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.