Other arrangements of Waterfalls
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A lone ly moth er gaz ing out of her win dow star ing (Dbmaj7)at a son that she just can’t (Ab)touch.
If at (Bb)an y (Eb)time he’s in a jam she’ll (Bb)be by his side, but he does n’t (Dbmaj7)re al ize he hurts her so (Ab)much.
to me.”
But all the pray ing just (Bb)ain’t help ing at all, ’cause he can’t (Dbmaj7)seem to keep his self out of (Ab)trou ble.
So, he goes out (Ebmaj7)and he makes his mon ey the (Bb)best way he knows how, an oth er (Dbmaj7)bod y lay ing cold in the (Ab)gut ter.
Lis ten to me.
(Eb)Don’t go chas ing (Bb)wa ter falls.
Please stick to the (Dbmaj7)riv ers and the lakes that you’re (Ab)used to.
I know that you’re (Eb)gon na have it your way or (Bb)noth ing at all, but I think you’re (Dbmaj7)mov ing too fast.
A Lit tle pre cious has a nat ’ral ob ses sion for temp (Dbmaj7)ta tion, but he just can’t can’t (Ab)see.
If at (Bb)an y (Eb)She gives him lov ing that (Bb)his bod y can’t han dle, but all (Dbmaj7)he can say is, “Ba by, it’s (Ab)good to me.”
One day he goes and takes (Bb)a glimpse in the mir ror, but he (Dbmaj7)does n’t rec og nize his own (Ab)face.
ble.
So, he goes out (Ebmaj7)and His health is fad ing and (Bb)he does n’t know why.
Three let ters (Dbmaj7)took him to his fi nal rest (Ab)ing place.
Y’all don’t hear me.
(Eb)Don’t go chas ing (Bb)wa ter falls.
Please stick to the (Dbmaj7)riv ers and the lakes that you’re (Ab)used to.
I know that you’re (Eb)gon na have it your way or (Bb)noth ing at all, but I think you’re (Dbmaj7)mov ing too fast.
Come on.
(Eb)Don’t go chas ing (Bb)wa ter falls.
Please stick to the (Dbmaj7)riv ers and the lakes that you’re (Ab)used to.
I know that you’re (Eb)gon na have it your way or (Bb)noth ing at all, but I think you’re (Dbmaj7)mov ing too fast.
(Eb)Don’t go chas ing (Bb)wa ter falls.
Please stick to the (Dbmaj7)riv ers and the lakes that you’re (Ab)used to.
I know that you’re (Eb)gon na have it your way or (Bb)noth ing at all, but I think you’re (Dbmaj7)mov ing too fast.
Waterfalls — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Waterfalls" by TLC: 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 Eb, 100 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 “Waterfalls”
- What key is "Waterfalls" by TLC played in?
- Waterfalls is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Waterfalls"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Waterfalls" 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 "Waterfalls"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Waterfalls"?
- "Waterfalls" was originally performed by TLC. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Waterfalls"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Ab, Bb, C, Dbmaj7, Dbmaj9, Eb, Ebmaj7.
- What other songs by TLC can I play here?
- Try "NO SCRUBS", "Waterfalls". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Waterfalls" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Waterfalls" by TLC. 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 "Waterfalls" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Eb, 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 "Waterfalls" 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.