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Waterfalls

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DBon't go jAumping F#mwaterfalls,
C#mplease keep Ato the lBake.
PeBople who jAump F#mwaterfalls
C#msometimes can mEake mistAakes.
And F#mI need lEove, yeah F#mI need lEove.
Like a F#msecond needs an hEour,
like a F#mraindrop needs a shEower.
Yeah F#mI need lEove every C#mminute of the day
and it F#mwouldn't be the same
if you C#mever should decide to go aF#mway.
Inter:[B    A    F#m    C#m    AB]
      [B    A    F#m    C#m    AF#m]
And F#mI need lEove, yeah F#mI need lEove.
Like a F#msecond needs an hEour,
like a F#mraindrop needs a shEower.
Yeah F#mI need lEove every C#mminute of the day
and it F#mwouldn't be the same
if you C#mever should decide to go aF#mway.
BDon't go Achasing F#mpolar bears,
C#min the great AunknownB.
BSome big fArienF#mdly polar bear
C#mmight want to tEake you Ahome.
And F#mI need lEove, yeah F#mI need lEove.
Like a F#msecond needs an hEour,
like a F#mraindrop needs a shEower.
Yeah F#mI need lEove every C#mminute of the day
and it F#mwouldn't be the same
if you C#mever should decide to go aF#mway.
BDon't run Aafter F#mmotor cars,
C#mplease stay Aon the sBide.
BSomeone's AglosF#msy motor car
C#mmight take you Efor a riAde.
F#mAnd I neeEd love, yF#meah I neeEd love.
LF#mike a castle needEs a tower,
lF#mike a garden needEs a flower.
And F#mI need lEove, yeah F#mI need lEove.
Like a F#msecond needs an hEour,
like a F#mraindrop needs a shEower.
Yeah F#mI need lEove every C#mminute of the day
and it F#mwouldn't be the same
if you C#mever should decide to go aF#mway.
BDon't go Ajumping F#mwaterfalls,
C#mplease keep Ato the lBake.

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The story behind the song

This song from Paul McCartney's McCartney II album offers a minimalist sound, built around his Fender Rhodes electric piano and synthesizer, with a short acoustic guitar solo. Described as a whimsical ballad with an almost dirge-like melody, it features McCartney's inimitable and creamy vocal performance, sometimes in a boyish falsetto. The instrumentation is sparse and has been noted for a subtle oriental flavor. Playing this song can evoke a sense of thoughtful introspection and gentle melancholy.

AI-written from these sources:Waterfalls (Paul McCartney song) — Wikipedia ↗Paul McCartney — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Waterfalls

by Paul McCartney

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F#m

C#m

B A F#m

Don't go jumping waterfalls,

C#m A B

please keep to the lake.

B A F#m

People who jump waterfalls

C#m E A

sometimes can make mistakes.

F#m E F#m E

And I need love, yeah I need love.

F#m E

Like a second needs an hour,

F#m E

like a raindrop needs a shower.

F#m E C#m

Yeah I need love every minute of the day

F#m

and it wouldn't be the same

C#m F#m

if you ever should decide to go away.

A F#m C#m A

Inter:[B B]

A F#m C#m A

[B F#m]

F#m E F#m E

And I need love, yeah I need love.

F#m E

Like a second needs an hour,

F#m E

like a raindrop needs a shower.

F#m E C#m

Yeah I need love every minute of the day

F#m

and it wouldn't be the same

C#m F#m

if you ever should decide to go away.

B A F#m

Don't go chasing polar bears,

C#m A B

in the great unknown.

B A F#m

Some big friendly polar bear

C#m E A

might want to take you home.

F#m E F#m E

And I need love, yeah I need love.

F#m E

Like a second needs an hour,

F#m E

like a raindrop needs a shower.

F#m E C#m

Yeah I need love every minute of the day

F#m

and it wouldn't be the same

C#m F#m

if you ever should decide to go away.

B A F#m

Don't run after motor cars,

C#m A B

please stay on the side.

B A F#m

Someone's glossy motor car

C#m E A

might take you for a ride.

F#m E F#m E

And I need love, yeah I need love.

F#m E

Like a castle needs a tower,

F#m E

like a garden needs a flower.

F#m E F#m E

And I need love, yeah I need love.

F#m E

Like a second needs an hour,

F#m E

like a raindrop needs a shower.

F#m E C#m

Yeah I need love every minute of the day

F#m

and it wouldn't be the same

C#m F#m

if you ever should decide to go away.

B A F#m

Don't go jumping waterfalls,

C#m A B

please keep to the lake.

About Waterfalls Chords by Paul McCartney

Learn how to play Waterfalls by Paul McCartney with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Waterfalls chords”, “Waterfalls guitar chords”, or “Paul McCartney Waterfalls chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Waterfalls chords and for experienced players who want accurate Waterfalls lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include B, A, F#m, C#m, E.

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