Trace Adkins – Watered Down Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression

Trace Adkins – Watered Down Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression

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This is the chord progression of Watered Down by Trace Adkins on Piano, Guitar, Ukulele and Keyboard.

[Verse 1]
G                   Em                                   G
I don’t go all in but I’ll take a gamble
G                                                    C
And I don’t burn both ends of the candle anymore
G                                   Em                  G
I take the corners, slower and steady
G                                   Em                                   C
This chip on my shoulder, it ain’t so heavy anymore

[Chorus]
Am                                   C                                   G
We still fly like gypsies, just a little closer to the ground
Am                                                    C                                                    G
We still love our whiskey, but now it’s just a little watered down

[Verse 2]
G                                   Em                                                    G
Couple girls I could’ve married, I married someone else
G                                                    Em                                                    C
These torches I still carry don’t burn like hell the way they used to
G                  Em                                   G
The back side of 40 ain’t near as crazy
G                                   Em                                   C
And Sunday morning ain’t near as hazy anymore

[Chorus]
Am                                   C                                   G
We still fly like gypsies, just a little closer to the ground
Am                                                    C                                   G
We still love our whiskey, but now it’s just a little watered down

[Outro]
Am                                   C
Those old ghosts still chase me
G
But feels like they’re losing ground
Am                  C
Yeah I’m still crazy
G
But now I’m just a little watered down.

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How to play Watered Down: key, chords and progression

Watered Down by Trace Adkins is centred on C major (no sharps or flats). The song uses 4 chords: G, Em, C and Am.

The progression the song keeps returning to is Am – C – G – Am (vi – I – V – vi in C major). In solfa, that is lah – doh – soh – lah. Learn these 4 changes first and most of the song falls into place.

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
Em chord on guitar (022000)
EmE G B
C chord on guitar (x32010)
CC E G
Am chord on guitar (x02210)
AmA C E

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Watered Down chords: questions

What key is Watered Down in?

Watered Down by Trace Adkins is centred on C major (no sharps or flats).

What chords are in Watered Down?

Watered Down uses 4 chords: G, Em, C, Am.

What is the chord progression of Watered Down?

The main progression is Am – C – G – Am (vi – I – V – vi).

Is Watered Down easy to play on guitar?

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

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