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Drink The Water

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1/74

Tempo 80 BPMVol

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Step 1 / 74Position: 4

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO openSpace = play/pause

[Intro]
e|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
B|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|-6~-6-6-6/9-9-9-11~-11-11-11\4-4-4-4/13-13-13-9-9-9-9/11-11-11-11--4-4-4-|
D|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-4~-4-4-4/7-7-7--9~--9--9--9\2-2-2-2/11-11-11-7-7-7-7/9---9--9--9--2-2-2-|
E|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
[Verse]
guitar chords
   C#mx 4 6 6 5 4
    G#4 6 6 5 4 4
    F#2 4 4 3 2 2
     E0 2 2 1 0 0
C#mDrink the water drink it down
This time I know I'm bound
To G#spit it back up
F#I didn't want this
C#mSalty substitute, just not going to do
I G#need some air, F#if I'm going to live through
C#mThis experience reminds me of a clock
That G#just won't tick
F#I want to wake up
C#mFrom this concussion
But my dreams just not done
I'm G#late again,
It's F#just one of those C#mbad days
Look outside and
Be careful what you ride
You G#just might find
F#That you're out of Etime
To G#swim ashC#more
If I Edrift long G#enough
I'll be C#mhome
[Chorus]
  (notice that there are two main riffs for the verse
   the C#m, G# and F# one and the E, G# and C#m one...
[Interlude]
e|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
B|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|-6~-6-6-6/9-9-9-11~-11-11-11\4-4-4-4/13-13-13-9-9-9-9/11-11-11-11--4-4-4-|
D|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-4~-4-4-4/7-7-7--9~--9--9--9\2-2-2-2/11-11-11-7-7-7-7/9---9--9--9--2-2-2-|
E|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|(x2)
[Verse Part 1] (x2)
[Verse Part 2] (x2)
[Verse Part 1] (x2)
[Verse Part 2] (x2)

All chords in this song (4)

The story behind the song

Jack Johnson is known for his blend of pop, rock, acoustic, folk, and surf rock styles. Hailing from Hawaii, he is deeply involved in environmentalism and sustainability, with a particular focus on ocean conservation. This song, like much of his work, carries a laid-back, natural vibe. Playing this song can feel like tapping into that connection with nature and a relaxed, thoughtful spirit.

AI-written from these sources:Jack Johnson (musician) — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Drink The Water

by Jack Johnson

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C#m

[Intro]

e|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|

B|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|

G|-6~-6-6-6/9-9-9-11~-11-11-11\4-4-4-4/13-13-13-9-9-9-9/11-11-11-11--4-4-4-|

D|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|

A|-4~-4-4-4/7-7-7--9~--9--9--9\2-2-2-2/11-11-11-7-7-7-7/9---9--9--9--2-2-2-|

E|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|

[Verse]

guitar chords

C#m

x 4 6 6 5 4

4 6 6 5 4 4

2 4 4 3 2 2

0 2 2 1 0 0

C#m

Drink the water drink it down

This time I know I'm bound

To spit it back up

I didn't want this

C#m

Salty substitute, just not going to do

G# F#

I need some air, if I'm going to live through

C#m

This experience reminds me of a clock

That just won't tick

I want to wake up

C#m

From this concussion

But my dreams just not done

I'm late again,

F# C#m

It's just one of those bad days

Look outside and

Be careful what you ride

You just might find

F# E

That you're out of time

G# C#m

To swim ashore

E G#

If I drift long enough

C#m

I'll be home

[Chorus]

(notice that there are two main riffs for the verse

the C#m, G# and F# one and the E, G# and C#m one...

[Interlude]

e|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|

B|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|

G|-6~-6-6-6/9-9-9-11~-11-11-11\4-4-4-4/13-13-13-9-9-9-9/11-11-11-11--4-4-4-|

D|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|

A|-4~-4-4-4/7-7-7--9~--9--9--9\2-2-2-2/11-11-11-7-7-7-7/9---9--9--9--2-2-2-|

E|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|(x2)

[Verse Part 1] (x2)

[Verse Part 2] (x2)

[Verse Part 1] (x2)

[Verse Part 2] (x2)

About Drink The Water Chords by Jack Johnson

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