Brian Fallon – Watson Chord Progression on Piano, Guitar, Ukulele and Keyboard

Brian Fallon – Watson Chord Progression on Piano, Guitar, Ukulele and Keyboard

ChordsGG/F#Em7Cadd9DG/BEmC

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This is the chord progression of Watson by Brian Fallon on Piano, Guitar, Ukulele and Keyboard.

[Intro]
G G/F# Em7 Cadd9 D (x2)
[Verse 1]
G            G/B                 Cadd9                                  D
I went walking to clear my head of the buzzing. I went
G         G/B                 Cadd9
I went stumbling past your car
G                         G/B                         Cadd9                                 D
Then all the bad blood down in my bones came a-rushing, singing
G                 G/B                         Cadd9
Who’s gonna love you when she’s gone?

[Pre-Chorus]

Em                         D
Cause it took such a heavy light
Cadd9                                 D
just to find you in the first place
Em                 D                         G
Through all that rain and remaining fog

[Chorus]
Cadd9                 D                 G                 G/F#
But if you’re thinking you might wanna stay
Em7
with me
Cadd9 D G G/F# Em7
I don’t wanna go on my own
Cadd9 D Em7
Lord I worry when I get old I’ll be lonesome
D Cadd9
Chasing all the umbrellas in London
D Em7
Every footstep in Angel Station
D Cadd9
For even the scent of her perfume again
D G G/F# Em7
Watching detectives chase the one that got away
Cadd9 D G G/F# Em7 Cadd9 D
The one that got away

[Verse 2]

G G/B Cadd9 D
Who would be the heart she’d hold on after mine
G G/B Cadd9 D
I bet he’s a fine upstanding man

[Pre-Chorus]

Em D
Cause it took such a heavy light
C D
just to find you in the first place
Em D G
But “do what you love” I once heard you say

[Chorus]

Cadd9 D G G/F#
But if you’re thinking you might wanna stay
Em7
with me
Cadd9 D G G/F# Em7
I don’t wanna go on my own
Cadd9 D Em7
Lord I worry when I get old I’ll be lonesome
D Cadd9
Chasing all the umbrellas in London
D Em7
Every footstep in Angel Station
D Cadd9
For even the scent of her perfume again
D G G/F# Em7
Watching detectives chase the one that got away
Cadd9 D G G/F# Em7 Cadd9 D
The one that got away

[Bridge]

Em7 D Cadd9 Em7 D Cadd9
I remember how we danced through the towns on the Thames
Em7 D Cadd9 G D
For one little night I felt like I could be made new again
Em C Em C
And you stayed here with me while I lost nearly everything
Em C G D
But “what do you really love?” I heard you say

[Chorus]

G G/F#
But if you’re thinking you might wanna stay
Em7
with me
Cadd9 D G G/F# Em7
I don’t wanna go on my own
Cadd9 D Em7
Lord I worry when I get old I’ll be lonesome
D Cadd9
Chasing all the umbrellas in London
D Em7
Every footstep in Angel Station
D Cadd9
For even the scent of her perfume again
D G G/F# Em7
Watching detectives chase the one that got away
Cadd9 D G G/F# Em7
The one that got away
Cadd9 D G G/F# Em7
The one that got away

[Outro]

Cadd9 D G G/F# Em7
Hang on Watson, hang on Watson
Cadd9 D G
I don’t want to go on my own

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How to play Watson: key, chords and progression

To play Watson by Brian Fallon, think in G major (one sharp: F♯). It takes 8 chords: G, G/F#, Em7, Cadd9, D, G/B, Em and C.

The backbone of the song is G – G/F# – Em7 – Cadd9 (I – I – vi7 – IVadd9 in G major). In solfa, that is doh – doh – lah – fah. Practise these 4 changes until they feel natural and you can play most of it.

Beginner-friendly: every chord here is an open shape on guitar: no capo, no barre chords needed.

Chord diagrams

G chord on guitar (320003)
GG B D
Em7 chord on guitar (020000)
Em7E G B D
Cadd9 chord on guitar (x32030)
Cadd9C E G D
D chord on guitar (xx0232)
DD F♯ A
Em chord on guitar (022000)
EmE G B
C chord on guitar (x32010)
CC E G

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Watson chords: questions

What key is Watson in?

Watson by Brian Fallon is in the key of G major (one sharp: F♯).

What chords are in Watson?

Watson uses 8 chords: G, G/F#, Em7, Cadd9, D, G/B, Em, C.

What is the chord progression of Watson?

The main progression is G – G/F# – Em7 – Cadd9 (I – I – vi7 – IVadd9).

Is Watson easy to play on guitar?

Yes. Every chord is an open chord, so it suits beginners.

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