Waves
View chords used in this chart
Standard tuning w
Capo on 3rd fret
All chords are relative to capo
***Please read***
The F chord Afie uses is a Fmaj7 In the tab I kept it as a regular F so I could place the chords at the exact
timings for the chord changes
Fmaj7
e|--0--|
B|--1--|
G|--2--|
D|--3--|
A|--x--|
E|--1--|
Also, for the "choir section" I tried to figure out the progression and I think it's pretty accurate
However, if you can decipher what Em-like chord Afie ends on I've looked at The Wild Honey
Pie's Buzzsession at https://www youtube com/watch?v=qoi_xdke_Kk and it looks like a Em open chord with the A
string open But, I don't think it sounds 100 % similar If you know the correct chord, please throw a comment
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Dm F
Dm F
Dm F
And I held the breath inside my lungs for days
Dm F
And I saw myself as one of many waves
A# Gm F Dm F
When I knew that I'd become the ocean's slave I just stayed
Dm F
And we carried forward all the water's past
Dm F
Of the waves I was not first I was not last
A# Gm F Dm D7
If we saw a boat afloat we'd take the mast, so fast
A# F C
Where's a part of it that I miss
A# F C
At the heart of it your cold kiss
A# F C
From the start of it I know this
A#
Oh where's the part of it
(Chords over the solo)
Dm F
Dm F
A# Gm F Dm F
Dm F
And before too long the waves grew out of hand
Dm F
And they worked to keep the sea at their command
A# Gm F Dm D7
And the only thing they feared it seemed the sand, the dry land
A# F C
There's a part of it that I miss
A# F C
At the heart of it your cold kiss
A# F C
From the start of it I know this
A#
Oh where's the part of it
(Chords over choir section)
Dm F A# Gm F Em
Dm F A# Gm F Em
Dm F
Dm F
Dm F
From the water there was born a bright blue roar
Dm F
As it rolled and formed and calmed the ocean's floor
A# Gm F Dm D7
And then it finally rose and broke upon the shore no more
A# F C
There's a part of it that I miss
A# F C
At the heart of it your cold kiss
A# F C
From the start of it I know this
A#
Oh where's the part of it
A# F C
There's a part of it that I miss
A# F C
At the heart of it your cold kiss
A# F C
From the start of it I know this
A#
Oh where's the part of it
A#
Oh where's the part of it
Dm F
How to play Waves
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 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.