Blue Water chords - George Strait Chords

Blue Water chords

[Intro]
E  C#m  F#m  B  x2

[Verse 1]
    E                             C#m             F#m  B
The whole world's spinning in the wrong direction
E                     C#m          F#m  B
Body and soul needs a resurrection
      A                  B
Ain't had a single thing go my way
    A               B
And I can't tell ya how many days

[Chorus]
       E    C#m   F#m        B
I need blue water,  I need a sunny day
E    C#m   F#m           B
Blue water,  sail all my cares away
A                        B
Head out to sea when the tide rolls in
A                     B
Feel like a brand new man again
       E  C#m F#m
I need blue
               B                E     C#m  F#m  B

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Gonna drown my troubles in blue water

[Verse 2]
E                         C#m    F#m  B
Drove all the way through Arizona
E                          C#m       F#m  B
Thought I found the answer in Sedona
     A                B
This desert's gettin' old to me
  A                         B
I need a little bit of that deep blue sea

[Chorus]
       E    C#m   F#m        B
I need blue water,  I need a sunny day
E    C#m   F#m           B
Blue water,  sail all my cares away
A                        B
Head out to sea when the tide rolls in
A                     B
Feel like a brand new man again
       E  C#m F#m
I need blue
               B                E     C#m  F#m  B
Gonna drown my troubles in blue water

[Verse 3]
  E                      C#m         F#m  B
I drove right though the heart of Texas
E                  C#m          F#m  B
Miles and miles of empty stretches
           A                B
Parked out by the lake near Santa Fe
A                       B
Started thinkin' 'bout Aransas Bay

[Chorus 2]
       E    C#m   F#m
I need blue water
               B                E     C#m  F#m  B
Gonna drown my troubles in blue water

[Bridge]
  A               B
I need the motion of the ocean
A               B
That's the only magic potion

[Chorus]
E    C#m   F#m        B
Blue water,  I need a sunny day
E    C#m   F#m           B
Blue water,  sail all my cares away
A                        B
Head out to sea when the tide rolls in
A                     B
Feel like a brand new man again
       E  C#m F#m
I need blue
               B                E     C#m  F#m
Gonna drown my troubles in blue water

               B           E  C#m  F#m
Gonna drown my troubles in blue
               B                E     C#m  F#m
Gonna drown my troubles in blue water
           B
Pick out a sunny day
E   C#m  F#m
Blue
         B           E    C#m  F#m
Drown my troubles in blue water
         B                E      C#m  F#m  B
Drown my troubles in blue water

[Outro]
E  C#m  F#m  B  x3



How to play "Blue Water" by George Strait on guitar

- Capo: None required.
- Chords: E, C#m, F#m, B, A

Intro:
- Chord progression: E, C#m, F#m, B (repeat twice).
- Strum with a steady rhythm, focusing on smooth transitions.

Verse 1:
- Start with E, then move to C#m.
- Switch to F#m and then B.
- Use the same pattern for the second line.
- For "Ain't had a single thing go my way," play A.
- Move to B for the line "And I can't tell ya how many days."

Chorus:
- Start with E and move on to C#m.
- Proceed to F#m and then B.
- Proceed with the melody "Blue water, sail all my cares away."
- When it says, "Head out to sea when the tide rolls in," use an A.
- Go to B to begin "Feel like a brand-new man again."
- For the final lines, end with E, C#m, F#m, and B.

Verse 2:
- Follow the same chord progression as Verse 1.
- E to C#m, then F#m to B.
- Use A for "This desert's gettin' old to me."
- Move to B for "I need a little bit of that deep blue sea."

Chorus:
- Same pattern as the first chorus.

Verse 3:
- Similar to previous verses.
- E to C#m, then F#m to B.
- Use A for "Started thinkin' 'bout Aransas Bay."
- Move to B for the final line.

Chorus 2:
- Simplified version of the chorus with the same chord progression.

Bridge:
- Play A for "I need the motion of the ocean."
- Move to B for "That's the only magic potion."
- Repeat these lines.

Chorus:
- Same as the previous choruses.

Outro:
- Follow the chord progression E, C#m, F#m, B (repeat three times).
- End on E.

Playing Tips:
- Strumming: Use a steady down-up strumming pattern.
- Transitions: Practice switching between E, C#m, F#m, and B smoothly.
- Rhythm: Keep a consistent tempo throughout the song.
- Dynamics: Emphasize the chorus with a stronger strumming pattern.

Common Mistakes:
- Inconsistent strumming, which throws off the rhythm.
- Careless chord changes, particularly those from C#m to F#m.
- Neglecting the significance of chord positioning in maintaining accurate pitch.

Song Facts:
George Strait's "Blue Water" expresses a desire for the soothing influence of the sea.
The song's lyrics describe traveling and finding comfort in the water, depicting
a quest for renewal and tranquility.

George Strait's biography: Known as the "King of Country," Strait has enjoyed great
success in his career since the 1980s. He has become a revered character in
the genre thanks to his traditional country style, which has earned him multiple
honors and chart-topping tunes.