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Waterfalls

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[Intro]
N.C. x4
D A C G
D A C G
[Verse 1]
   DA lonely mother gazing Aout of her window
Staring aCt a son that she just can't tGouch
If at any Dtime he's in a jam, she'll be Aby his side
But he doesn't Crealize he hurts her so Gmuch
   DBut all the praying just ain't Ahelping at all
'cause he can't Cseem to keep his self out of Gtrouble
So he goes out Dand he makes his money the best Away he knows how
Another Cbody laying cold in the Ggutter, listen to me
[Chorus]
DDon't go chasing Awaterfalls
Please stick to the Crivers and the lakes that you're Gused to
I know that you're Dgonna have it your way or Anothing at all
But I think you're Cmoving too fastG  
[Verse 2]
  DLittle precious has a Anatural obsession
For tempCtation but he just can't Gsee
  DShe gives him loving that his Abody can't handle
But all hCe can say is "baby it's gGood to me"
  DOne day he goes and takes a Aglimpse in the mirror
But he Cdoesn't recognize his own Gface
  DHis health is fading and he Adoesn't know why
3 letters Ctook him to his final Gresting place, y'all don't hear me?
[Chorus]
DDon't go chasing Awaterfalls
Please stick to the Crivers and the lakes that you're Gused to
I know that you're Dgonna have it your way or Anothing at all
But I think you're Cmoving too fastG  
[Chorus]
DDon't go chasing Awaterfalls
Please stick to the Crivers and the lakes that you're Gused to
I know that you're Dgonna have it your way or Anothing at all
But I think you're Cmoving too fast    Gc'mon
[Verse 3]
  DI seen a rainbow yesterday, but too many sAtorms have come and gone
Leavin' a trace of not one God-given Cray, is it because my life is ten shades of gray?
I pray all Gten fade away Seldom praise Him for the sunny days
  DAnd like His promise is true only my faith can undAo
The many chances I blew, to bring my life to anCew
                                                                      GN.C.
Clear blue and unconditional skies, have dried the tears from my eyes, no more lonely cries
My oDnly bleedin' hope, is for the folk who can't cope
With such an endAurin' pain that it keeps 'em in the pourin' rain
  CWho's to blame for tootin' 'caine into your own vein?
  GWhat a shame you shoot and aim for someone else's brain
You cDlaim the insane and name this day in time for fallin' prey
to crAime I say the system got you victim to your own mind
  CDreams are hopeless aspirations
In hopes of comin' Gtrue believe in yourself the rest is up to me and you
[Chorus]
DDon't go chasing Awaterfalls
Please stick to the Crivers and the lakes that you're Gused to
I know that you're Dgonna have it your way or Anothing at all
But I think you're Cmoving too fastG  
[Chorus]
DDon't go chasing Awaterfalls
Please stick to the Crivers and the lakes that you're Gused to
I know that you're Dgonna have it your way or Anothing at all
But I think you're mCoving too fastG  
(fade out)

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The story behind the song

"Waterfalls" is a powerful song that addresses weighty themes like the illegal drug trade, promiscuity, and the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The group aimed to deliver these messages without sounding preachy, making the lyrics socially conscious and impactful. It's a key track from their album CrazySexyCool, known for its R&B, hip-hop, and pop influences. Playing this song means channeling the raw emotion and cautionary tales within its verses, reflecting on choices and their consequences.

AI-written from these sources:Waterfalls (TLC song) — Wikipedia ↗TLC (group) — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Waterfalls

by TLC

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Chords in this song · guitar

[Intro]

N.C. x4

D A C G

[Verse 1]

D A

A lonely mother gazing out of her window

C G

Staring at a son that she just can't touch

D A

If at any time he's in a jam, she'll be by his side

C G

But he doesn't realize he hurts her so much

D A

But all the praying just ain't helping at all

C G

'cause he can't seem to keep his self out of trouble

D A

So he goes out and he makes his money the best way he knows how

C G

Another body laying cold in the gutter, listen to me

[Chorus]

D A

Don't go chasing waterfalls

C G

Please stick to the rivers and the lakes that you're used to

D A

I know that you're gonna have it your way or nothing at all

C G

But I think you're moving too fast

[Verse 2]

D A

Little precious has a natural obsession

C G

For temptation but he just can't see

D A

She gives him loving that his body can't handle

C G

But all he can say is "baby it's good to me"

D A

One day he goes and takes a glimpse in the mirror

C G

But he doesn't recognize his own face

D A

His health is fading and he doesn't know why

C G

3 letters took him to his final resting place, y'all don't hear me?

[Chorus]

D A

Don't go chasing waterfalls

C G

Please stick to the rivers and the lakes that you're used to

D A

I know that you're gonna have it your way or nothing at all

C G

But I think you're moving too fast

[Chorus]

D A

Don't go chasing waterfalls

C G

Please stick to the rivers and the lakes that you're used to

D A

I know that you're gonna have it your way or nothing at all

C G

But I think you're moving too fast c'mon

[Verse 3]

D A

I seen a rainbow yesterday, but too many storms have come and gone

Leavin' a trace of not one God-given ray, is it because my life is ten shades of gray?

I pray all ten fade away Seldom praise Him for the sunny days

D A

And like His promise is true only my faith can undo

The many chances I blew, to bring my life to anew

N.C.

Clear blue and unconditional skies, have dried the tears from my eyes, no more lonely cries

My only bleedin' hope, is for the folk who can't cope

With such an endurin' pain that it keeps 'em in the pourin' rain

Who's to blame for tootin' 'caine into your own vein?

What a shame you shoot and aim for someone else's brain

You claim the insane and name this day in time for fallin' prey

to crime I say the system got you victim to your own mind

Dreams are hopeless aspirations

In hopes of comin' true believe in yourself the rest is up to me and you

[Chorus]

D A

Don't go chasing waterfalls

C G

Please stick to the rivers and the lakes that you're used to

D A

I know that you're gonna have it your way or nothing at all

C G

But I think you're moving too fast

[Chorus]

D A

Don't go chasing waterfalls

C G

Please stick to the rivers and the lakes that you're used to

D A

I know that you're gonna have it your way or nothing at all

C G

But I think you're moving too fast

(fade out)

About Waterfalls Chords by TLC

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