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Some peo ple tell me I got great legs.
Can’t fig ure out why U make me beg.
Does not com pute.
Don’t not com pute.
U think you’re spe cial, well so do I.
Why do spe cial wom en make me cry?
Does not com pute.
It don’t not com pute.
(Gm7)Must be some thin’ in the (Dm7)wa ter they drink.
It’s been the (Bbmaj7)same with ev ’ry girl I’ve had.
(Gm7)Must be some thin’ in the (Dm7)wa ter they drink, ’cause (Bb)why else would a wom an (A7)wan na treat a man so (Dm7)bad?
Some peo ple think I’m kind a cute, but that (Bb)don’t com pute when it comes to Y O U.
Does not com pute.
Some ’ll nev er com pute.
What’s the hang up, what’s the scam?
(Bb)Guess U think I’m just an oth er o o o o one of your (Gm7)fans.
Does not com pute.
Some thin’, hon ey, don’t com pute.
(Gm7)Must be some thin’ in the (Dm7)wa ter they drink.
It’s been the (Bbmaj7)same with ev ’ry girl I’ve had.
(Gm7)Must be some thin’ in the (Dm7)wa ter U drink, ’cause (Bb)why else would a wom an (A7)wan na treat a man so (Dm7)bad?
I’ve got to get to U, ba by.
Some peo ple think I’m kind a smart.
Why must a fel la stop with U be fore he starts?
Does not com pute, ma ma,
some thin’ don’t com pute.
(Dm6/9)I’ll
buy U cloth ing, I’ll buy U fan cy cars,
but U got ta talk to me, ba by, and tell me who U real ly are.
(Gm7)Must be some thin’ in the (Dm7)wa ter they drink.
It’s been the (Bbmaj7)same with ev ’ry girl I’ve had.
(Gm7)Must be some thin’ in the (Dm7)wa ter U drink, ’cause (Bb)why else would a wom an (A7)wan na treat a man so (Dm7)bad?
(Dm7)(Must be some thin’ in the wa ter U drink.)
(Does not com pute.)
(Does not com pute.)
(Does not com pute.) (Dm6/9)(Must be some thin’ in the wa ter U drink.)
(Gm7)(Must be some thin’ in the wa ter U drink.)
(Dm6/9)(Must be some thin’ in the wa ter U drink.)
(Gm7)(Must be some thin’ in the wa ter U drink.)
Something In The Water — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Something In The Water" by Prince: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 168 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Something In The Water”
- What key is "Something In The Water" by Prince played in?
- Something In The Water is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Something In The Water"?
- The arrangement plays at 168 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Something In The Water" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Something In The Water"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Something In The Water"?
- "Something In The Water" was originally performed by Prince. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Something In The Water"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: A7, Bb, Bb6, Bbmaj7, Dm6, Dm7, Gm7.
- What other songs by Prince can I play here?
- Try "CALL MY NAME", "DARLING NIKKI", "NOTHING COMPARES 2 U". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Something In The Water" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Something In The Water" by Prince. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Something In The Water" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Something In The Water" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.