Now playing

Life Underwater

Chords

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Bbmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

[Intro]
Bb Bb Bb Bb Eb F Eb F
[Verse 1]
Hey Bbsister, don't you wanna get away?
Get out from EbundFer the Brooklyn Ebspell.F  
Now Bbold man, dust away the cobwebs,
See another EbsidFe, for your Ebhealth,
BeFfore you're all f***ed up.
[Interlude 1]
Bb Bb Cm Eb Gm Gm
[Chorus 1]
And I wonder BbHow long can you live underwater,
GmHow long can you Eblive underwaGmter,
You can't, you can't, you can't, you can't. Bb  
[Verse 2]
BbNow girlfriend, see you're always trying,
Ebfor another Fchance to Ebmend.F  
But in the Bbnightmare,
I saw you coming Bbfor me, from the other EbsidFe,Eb  
FNow I'm all f***ed up. 
[Interlude 2]
Bb Bb Cm Eb Gm Gm
[Chorus 2]
And I wonder BbHow long can you live underwater,
GmHow long can you Eblive underwaGmter,
You can't, you can't, you can't, you can't. Bb  
BbHow long can you live underwater,
GmHow long can you Eblive underwaGmter,
You can't, you can't, you can't, you can't. Bb  
[Bridge]
Cm Cm Eb Eb Bb
EbAnd then the Cmlifeboat Ebsank,
and we Cmdrowned in the BbHudson Bay,
EbOr did your Cmlifeboat sink, EbOr did it Cmcarry you all the Bbway?
EbAnd your heart of hearts,
It doesn't matter anyFways,
When you're Ebgoing Bbunder.
[Interlude 3]
Bb Bb Cm Eb Gm Gm F
[Chorus 4]
And I wonder BbHow long can you live underwater,
CmHow long can you Eblive underwaGmter,
You can't, you Ebcan't, 
BbHow long can you live underwater,
CmHow long can you Eblive underwaGmter,
You can't, you Fcan't, you can't, you can't. 
Bb (Until fade out)

All chords in this song (5)

🎸 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

Life Underwater

by Flagship

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

[Intro]

Bb Bb Bb Bb Eb F Eb F

[Verse 1]

Hey sister, don't you wanna get away?

Eb F Eb F

Get out from under the Brooklyn spell.

Now old man, dust away the cobwebs,

Eb F Eb

See another side, for your health,

Before you're all f***ed up.

[Interlude 1]

Bb Bb Cm Eb Gm Gm

[Chorus 1]

And I wonder How long can you live underwater,

Gm Eb Gm

How long can you live underwater,

You can't, you can't, you can't, you can't.

[Verse 2]

Now girlfriend, see you're always trying,

Eb F Eb F

for another chance to mend.

But in the nightmare,

Bb Eb F Eb

I saw you coming for me, from the other side,

Now I'm all f***ed up.

[Interlude 2]

Bb Bb Cm Eb Gm Gm

[Chorus 2]

And I wonder How long can you live underwater,

Gm Eb Gm

How long can you live underwater,

You can't, you can't, you can't, you can't.

How long can you live underwater,

Gm Eb Gm

How long can you live underwater,

You can't, you can't, you can't, you can't.

[Bridge]

Cm Cm Eb Eb Bb

Eb Cm Eb

And then the lifeboat sank,

Cm Bb

and we drowned in the Hudson Bay,

Eb Cm Eb Cm Bb

Or did your lifeboat sink, Or did it carry you all the way?

And your heart of hearts,

It doesn't matter anyways,

Eb Bb

When you're going under.

[Interlude 3]

Bb Bb Cm Eb Gm Gm F

[Chorus 4]

And I wonder How long can you live underwater,

Cm Eb Gm

How long can you live underwater,

You can't, you can't,

How long can you live underwater,

Cm Eb Gm

How long can you live underwater,

You can't, you can't, you can't, you can't.

Bb (Until fade out)

About Life Underwater Chords by Flagship

Learn how to play Life Underwater by Flagship with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Life Underwater chords”, “Life Underwater guitar chords”, or “Flagship Life Underwater 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 Life Underwater chords and for experienced players who want accurate Life Underwater lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Bb, Eb, F, Cm, Gm.

FAQ — Life Underwater by Flagship

How do I play "Life Underwater" by Flagship on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Life Underwater" by Flagship 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 "Life Underwater" by Flagship free?

Yes. The chords for "Life Underwater" by Flagship are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Life Underwater" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Life Underwater"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Life Underwater" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Life Underwater" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Life Underwater" by Flagship with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Flagship below.

What key is "Life Underwater" in?

The chords for "Life Underwater" show the original chord names (including Bb, Eb, F, Cm, Gm). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.