Bring Me Some Water

by Melissa Etheridge
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Lyrics

To night I feel so weak,

but all in love is fair.

I I to turn the oth er cheek,

and I feel the slap and the sting of the foul night air.

And I (D7sus)know an y thing you’re on ly hu man, my mind.

and I (A5)have in n’t san got i talk in’ room.

po rar y kind.

But to (D7sus)night while I’m mak ing ex cus es, be the same when I some oth er wom an is mak ing love to you.

Some bod y bring me some wa ter.

Can’t you see I’m (G)burn in’ a live.

(A)Can’t you see my (G)ba by’s (D)got an oth er lov er.

I don’t know (G)how I’m (D)gon na sur vive.

Some bod y bring me some wa ter.

Can’t you see it’s (G)out of con trol.

(A)Ba by’s got my (G)heart, and my (D)ba by’s got my mind.

But to (E5)night the sweet dev il, sweet dev il’s got my (A5)soul.

When will this ach ing pass?

When will this night be through?

I want to hear the break ing glass.

and I on ly feel the the steel of the red hot truth.

And I’d (D7sus)do an y thing you’re get it out of my mind.

I need (A5)some in n’t san got i ty, in’ that po rar y kind.

But to (D7sus)Tell me how will I ex ev er be the same when I know that that wom an is is whis per ing your

Some bod y bring me some wa ter.

Can’t you see I’m (G)burn in’ a live.

(A)Can’t you see my (G)ba by’s (D)got an oth er lov er.

I don’t know (G)how I’m (D)gon na sur vive.

Some bod y bring me some wa ter.

Can’t you see it’s (G)out of con trol.

(A)Ba by’s got my (G)heart, and my (D)ba by’s got my mind.

But to (E5)night the sweet dev il, sweet dev il’s got my (A5)soul.

(A5)soul.

Bring Me Some Water — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Bring Me Some Water" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of A, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Bring Me Some Water”

Can I play "Bring Me Some Water" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Bring Me Some Water" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Bring Me Some Water" by Melissa Etheridge played in?
Bring Me Some Water is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Bring Me Some Water"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Bring Me Some Water" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Bring Me Some Water"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Bring Me Some Water"?
"Bring Me Some Water" was originally performed by Melissa Etheridge. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Bring Me Some Water"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, Apow, D, D7, Epow, G.
What other songs by Melissa Etheridge can I play here?
Try "PIECE OF MY HEART", "MERRY CHRISTMAS, BABY", "I WANT TO COME OVER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Bring Me Some Water"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Bring Me Some Water" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Bring Me Some Water"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Bring Me Some Water" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.