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Now We don’t e ven talk an y more.
And we don’t e ven (G)know what we (Am)ar gue a (G)bout.
Don’t e ven say, “I (G)love you,” no (Am)more,
’cause say in’ how we (G)feel is no (Am)long er al (G)lowed.
Some peo ple will work things out and some just don’t know how to (F#)change.
Let’s don’t (Fmaj7)wait till the (Em7)wa ter runs (Dm7)dry.
We might (Fmaj7)watch our whole (Em7)lives pass us (Dm7)by.
Let’s don’t (Fmaj7)wait till the (Em7)wa ter runs (Am)dry.
We’ll make the (Dm7)big gest mis (C)take of our (Fmaj7)lives.
Don’t do it, ba by.
Ooh.
Na ooh.
Now they can see the tears in our eyes,
but we de ny the (G)pain that lies (Am)deep in our (G)hearts.
Well, may be that’s a (G)pain we can’t (Am)hide,
’cause ev ’ry bod y (G)knows that we’re (Am)both torn a (G)part.
Why do ple we hurt each oth er?
Why do we push love a (F#)way?
Let’s don’t (Fmaj7)wait till the (Em7)wa ter runs (Dm7)dry.
We might (Fmaj7)watch our whole (Em7)lives pass us (Dm7)by.
Let’s don’t (Fmaj7)wait till the (Em7)wa ter runs (Am)dry.
We’ll make the (Dm7)big gest mis (C)take of our (Fmaj7)lives.
Don’t do it, ba by.
Ooh.
Na ooh.
(G)Don’t do it, ba by.
Ooh,
Na ooh.
(G)Don’t do it, ba by.
Water Runs Dry — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Water Runs Dry" by Boyz II Men: 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 C, 80 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Water Runs Dry”
- What key is "Water Runs Dry" by Boyz II Men played in?
- Water Runs Dry is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Water Runs Dry"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Water Runs Dry" 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 "Water Runs Dry"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Water Runs Dry"?
- "Water Runs Dry" was originally performed by Boyz II Men. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Water Runs Dry"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: Am, Am7, C, D7, Dm7, E7, Em7, F#m7, +3 more.
- What other songs by Boyz II Men can I play here?
- Try "IT'S SO HARD TO SAY GOODBYE TO YESTERDAY", "I'LL MAKE LOVE TO YOU", "END OF THE ROAD". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Water Runs Dry" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Water Runs Dry" by Boyz II Men. 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 "Water Runs Dry" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, 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 "Water Runs Dry" 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.