Now playing

Woman In The Waves

Chords

4.57 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

	Am75x555x
	D9x54555
	Esus022200
	E7020100
	Fsus133311
	F7131211
F#sus	244422
	F#7242322
	Bx24442
	E022100
	Ax02220
	G#m466444
	F#244322
Intro
Am7Verse D91Am7  D9  Am7  D9  Am7  D9  
Am7When I was a boy of      D9twenty-two
I Am7stood before a D9statue
Am7They shake the D9fruit when they dance
You should Am7try some when you D9have the chance
Am7Her face had no power      D9to deceive
She Am7wore her beauty D9shamelessly
Am7Guavas can be D9bittersweet
But the Am7mango’s always D9good to eat
Bridge
EsusLove has E7complicated my EsuspastE7  
FsusGod knows I F7left no stone un - FsusturnedF7  
F#sus               F#7F#sus  F#7  
Now I  realize that at last
I’ve found her a - BgainE  
Chorus
BShe under - Astands how the Eblue water beBhaves
                                       (how the blue Awater beEhaves)
BMother-of-APearl is the Ewoman in the Bwaves
                                   (she’s the woAman in the Ewaves)
BMy eyes have Atraveled her Ebeauty for alBways
                                     (traveled her Abeauty alEways)
BGold of the ASun is the Ewoman in the Bwaves
                                    (she’s the woAman in the Ewaves)
Am7Verse D92Am7  D9  
Am7I know that my life has      D9led me here
To Am7where the dolphin D9jumps
Am7Here we live with - D9out locked doors
Share and Am7share alike – what’s D9mine is yours
Am7I see invitation      D9in your smile
Am7To celebrate our D9passions
Am7In the noa D9noa night
Nave Am7Nave’s a fa - D9miliar sight
Bridge
EsusLove has E7complicated my EsuspastE7  
FsusGod knows I F7left no stone un - FsusturnedF7  
F#sus               F#7F#sus  F#7  
Now I  realize that at last
I’ve found her a - BgainE  
Chorus
BShe under - Astands how the Eblue water beBhaves
                                       (how the blue Awater beEhaves)
BMother-of-Apearl is the Ewoman in the Bwaves
                                   (she’s the woAman in the Ewaves)
BMy eyes have Atraveled her Ebeauty for alBways
                                     (traveled her Abeauty alEways)
BGold of the ASun is the Ewoman in the Bwaves
                                    (she’s the woAman in the Ewaves)
Bridge
G#mI am a - F#ware of her Efragrance
G#mEven when F#she disa – Eppears
Outro Chorus
BShe under - Astands how the Eblue water beBhaves
                                       (how the blue Awater beEhaves)
BMother-of-APearl is the Ewoman in the Bwaves
                                   (she’s the woAman in the Ewaves)
BMy eyes have Atraveled her Ebeauty for alBways
                                     (traveled her Abeauty alEways)
BGold of the ASun is the Ewoman in the Bwaves
                                    (AhhhhhhhhhhhAhhh in the Ewaves)
U-G doesn't always include the correct chord voicings, I have
experiment with your own chord voicings.

All chords in this song (12)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Woman In The Waves

by Michael Franks

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Am7

Esus

Fsus

F#7

G#m

Am7

5x555x

x54555

Esus

022200

020100

Fsus

133311

131211

F#sus 244422

F#7

242322

x24442

022100

x02220

G#m

466444

244322

Intro

Am7 D9 Am7 D9 Am7 D9 Am7 D9

Verse 1

Am7 D9

When I was a boy of twenty-two

Am7 D9

I stood before a statue

Am7 D9

They shake the fruit when they dance

Am7 D9

You should try some when you have the chance

Am7 D9

Her face had no power to deceive

Am7 D9

She wore her beauty shamelessly

Am7 D9

Guavas can be bittersweet

Am7 D9

But the mango’s always good to eat

Bridge

Esus E7 Esus E7

Love has complicated my past

Fsus F7 Fsus F7

God knows I left no stone un - turned

F#7 F#7

F#sus F#sus

Now I realize that at last

B E

I’ve found her a - gain

Chorus

B A E B

She under - stands how the blue water behaves

A E

(how the blue water behaves)

B A E B

Mother-of-Pearl is the woman in the waves

A E

(she’s the woman in the waves)

B A E B

My eyes have traveled her beauty for always

A E

(traveled her beauty always)

B A E B

Gold of the Sun is the woman in the waves

A E

(she’s the woman in the waves)

Am7 D9 Am7 D9

Verse 2

Am7 D9

I know that my life has led me here

Am7 D9

To where the dolphin jumps

Am7 D9

Here we live with - out locked doors

Am7 D9

Share and share alike – what’s mine is yours

Am7 D9

I see invitation in your smile

Am7 D9

To celebrate our passions

Am7 D9

In the noa noa night

Am7 D9

Nave Nave’s a fa - miliar sight

Bridge

Esus E7 Esus E7

Love has complicated my past

Fsus F7 Fsus F7

God knows I left no stone un - turned

F#7 F#7

F#sus F#sus

Now I realize that at last

B E

I’ve found her a - gain

Chorus

B A E B

She under - stands how the blue water behaves

A E

(how the blue water behaves)

B A E B

Mother-of-pearl is the woman in the waves

A E

(she’s the woman in the waves)

B A E B

My eyes have traveled her beauty for always

A E

(traveled her beauty always)

B A E B

Gold of the Sun is the woman in the waves

A E

(she’s the woman in the waves)

Bridge

G#m F# E

I am a - ware of her fragrance

G#m F# E

Even when she disa – ppears

Outro Chorus

B A E B

She under - stands how the blue water behaves

A E

(how the blue water behaves)

B A E B

Mother-of-Pearl is the woman in the waves

A E

(she’s the woman in the waves)

B A E B

My eyes have traveled her beauty for always

A E

(traveled her beauty always)

B A E B

Gold of the Sun is the woman in the waves

A E

(Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh in the waves)

U-G doesn't always include the correct chord voicings, I have

experiment with your own chord voicings.

About Woman In The Waves Chords by Michael Franks

Learn how to play Woman In The Waves by Michael Franks with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Woman In The Waves chords”, “Woman In The Waves guitar chords”, or “Michael Franks Woman In The Waves 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 Woman In The Waves chords and for experienced players who want accurate Woman In The Waves lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Am7, D9, Esus, E7, Fsus, F7.

FAQ — Woman In The Waves by Michael Franks

How do I play "Woman In The Waves" by Michael Franks on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Woman In The Waves" by Michael Franks on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Woman In The Waves" by Michael Franks free?

Yes. The chords for "Woman In The Waves" by Michael Franks are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Woman In The Waves" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Woman In The Waves" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Woman In The Waves"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Woman In The Waves" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Woman In The Waves" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Woman In The Waves" by Michael Franks with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Michael Franks below.

What key is "Woman In The Waves" in?

The chords for "Woman In The Waves" show the original chord names (including Am7, D9, Esus, E7, Fsus, F7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.