White Water
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Intro: (SOUNDS LIKE AN OLD PHONOGRAPH RECORD)
B E B E
If life is a river
B E B E
I'm in white water
B Dbm E B E
Swept along to I don't know where
B Dbm
Try to run across the fire
E B E
But I fear it's getting hotter
A E
If life is a river
B E B E
I'm in white water
A E
If life is a river
B E B E
I'm in white water
A E
B E A E
(DRUMS START PLAYING)
[Refrão]
B F# B
If life is a river
F# B F# B
I'm in white water
F# Abm B F# B
Swept along to I don't know where
F# Abm
Try to run across the fire
B F# B
But I fear it's getting hotter
E B
If life is a river
F# B F# B
I'm in white water
Verse:
Abm B
I don't know which way the winds will blow
E F# B
I don't know which way the winds gonna blow
Dbm Abm
I kneel down and ask for help
Dbm E
Am I just talking to myself
[Refrão]
(F#) B F# B
If life is a river
F# B F# B
I'm in white water
F# Abm B F# B
Swept along to I don't know where
F# Abm
Try to run across the fire
B F# B
But I fear it's getting hotter
E B
If life is a river
F# B F# B
I'm in white water
Instrumental:
F# B
E B
F# Abm
E B
F# Abm
F# B E B
B F# B
Verse:
Abm
I've never been bored
B
But I've sure been scared
E
Is there a place for me
F# B
Somewhere
Dbm
On this river
Abm
That we all share
Dbm
I want to ride that river
E
If it'll take me there
[Refrão]
(F#) B F# B
If life is a river
F# B F# B
I'm in white water
F# Abm B F# B
Swept along to I don't know where
F# Abm
Try to run across the fire
B F# B
But I fear it's getting hotter
E B
If life is a river
F# B F# B
I'm in white water
OUTRO:
E B
If life is a river
F# B F# B
I'm in white water
F# B
F# B E B
How to play White Water
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 B. 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.