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Watered-Down Love

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Tuning: Standard
Capo: 1st fret
Play: A
Key: Bb
For original chords transpose this tab +1
A/C#   x-4-2-2-2-x
D/E    0-2-2-2-3-2
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[Verse 1]
 ALove that's pure Dhopes all things
BeAlieves all things, Dwon't pull no strings
DWon't sneak up inA/C#to your room, Bmtall, dark and Ahandsome
DCapture your A/C#soul and Bmhold it for ransomD/E  
 AYou don't want Da love that's Apure
 AYou wanna Ddrown love
           D             E[  A]
 You want a watered-down love
[Interlude]
|  A|  D   A|  A|  D   A|
[Verse 2]
 ALove that's pure, it Ddon't make no false claims
 AIntercedes for you inDstead of casting you blame
 DWill not deA/C#ceive you or Bmlead you into transAgression
 DWon't write it A/C#up and make you Bmsign a false conD/Efession
 AYou don't want Da love that's Apure
 AYou wanna Ddrown love
           D             E[  A]
 You want a watered-down love
[Interlude]
|  A|  D   A|  A|  D   A|
[Verse 3]
 ALove that's pure Dwon't lead you astray
 AWon't hold you back, Dwon't get in your way
 DWon't pervert you, A/C#corrupt you Bmwith foolish Awishes
 DWill not make you A/C#envious, Bmwon't make you suspiciousD/E  
 AYou don't want Da love that's Apure
 AYou wanna Ddrown love
           D             E[  A]
 You want a watered-down love
[Interlude]
|  A|  D   A|  A|  D   A|
[Verse 4]
 ALove that's pure, Dain't no accident
 AIs always right on time, Dis always content
 DAn eternal A/C#flame, Bmquietly Aburning
DNever needs to be A/C#proud, loud or Bmrestlessly yearningD/E  
 AYou don't want Da love that's Apure
 AYou wanna Ddrown love
           D             E[  A]
 You want a watered-down love
[Interlude]
|  A|  D   A|  A|  D   A|
[Verse 5]
 ALove that's pure, is-a-Dnot what you teach me
 AI’ve got to go Dwhere you can’t reach me
 DI got to A/C#flee toBmwards patience and Ameekness
DYou miscalcuA/C#late me, mistake my Bmkindness for weaknessD/E  
 AYou don't want Da love that's Apure
 AYou wanna Ddrown love
           D             E[  A]
 You want a watered-down love
[Interlude]
|  A|  D   A|  A|  D   A|
[Outro]
                  A|  D   A|
Watered-down love
You want a Awatered-down love, Dyes, you do, you Aknow you do
                 A|  D   A|
Watered-down love
You want a Awatered-down love, Dyes, you do, you Aknow you do
                  A|  D   A|
Watered-down love
You want a Awatered-down love, Dyes, you do, you Aknow you do
(repeat and fade)

All chords in this song (6)

The story behind the song

This song, appearing on the album Shot of Love, comes from an artist renowned for infusing folk music with sophisticated lyrical techniques and the intellectualism of classic literature and poetry. His work often explores political, social, and philosophical themes, defying pop music conventions. Playing this song connects you to a tradition of songwriting that delves deeply into human experience. It plays like a reflection on the sincerity and depth of affection.

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Watered-Down Love

by Bob Dylan

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

A/C#

D/E

---------------------------------------------------------------------------

Tuning: Standard

Capo: 1st fret

Play: A

Key: Bb

For original chords transpose this tab +1

A/C# x-4-2-2-2-x

D/E 0-2-2-2-3-2

---------------------------------------------------------------------------

[Verse 1]

A D

Love that's pure hopes all things

A D

Believes all things, won't pull no strings

D A/C# Bm A

Won't sneak up into your room, tall, dark and handsome

D A/C# Bm D/E

Capture your soul and hold it for ransom

A D A

You don't want a love that's pure

A D

You wanna drown love

D E A

[ ]

You want a watered-down love

[Interlude]

A D A A D A

| | | | |

[Verse 2]

A D

Love that's pure, it don't make no false claims

A D

Intercedes for you instead of casting you blame

D A/C# Bm A

Will not deceive you or lead you into transgression

D A/C# Bm D/E

Won't write it up and make you sign a false confession

A D A

You don't want a love that's pure

A D

You wanna drown love

D E A

[ ]

You want a watered-down love

[Interlude]

A D A A D A

| | | | |

[Verse 3]

A D

Love that's pure won't lead you astray

A D

Won't hold you back, won't get in your way

D A/C# Bm A

Won't pervert you, corrupt you with foolish wishes

D A/C# Bm D/E

Will not make you envious, won't make you suspicious

A D A

You don't want a love that's pure

A D

You wanna drown love

D E A

[ ]

You want a watered-down love

[Interlude]

A D A A D A

| | | | |

[Verse 4]

A D

Love that's pure, ain't no accident

A D

Is always right on time, is always content

D A/C# Bm A

An eternal flame, quietly burning

D A/C# Bm D/E

Never needs to be proud, loud or restlessly yearning

A D A

You don't want a love that's pure

A D

You wanna drown love

D E A

[ ]

You want a watered-down love

[Interlude]

A D A A D A

| | | | |

[Verse 5]

A D

Love that's pure, is-a-not what you teach me

A D

I’ve got to go where you can’t reach me

D A/C# Bm A

I got to flee towards patience and meekness

D A/C# Bm D/E

You miscalculate me, mistake my kindness for weakness

A D A

You don't want a love that's pure

A D

You wanna drown love

D E A

[ ]

You want a watered-down love

[Interlude]

A D A A D A

| | | | |

[Outro]

A D A

| |

Watered-down love

A D A

You want a watered-down love, yes, you do, you know you do

A D A

| |

Watered-down love

A D A

You want a watered-down love, yes, you do, you know you do

A D A

| |

Watered-down love

A D A

You want a watered-down love, yes, you do, you know you do

(repeat and fade)

About Watered-Down Love Chords by Bob Dylan

Learn how to play Watered-Down Love by Bob Dylan with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Watered-Down Love chords”, “Watered-Down Love guitar chords”, or “Bob Dylan Watered-Down Love 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 Watered-Down Love chords and for experienced players who want accurate Watered-Down Love lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, Bb, A/C, D/E, D, A/C#.

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