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Bad Water chords by
Gene Watson
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Key: A major•
Verse 1
C
C

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Bbsus2
Bbsus2

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G
G

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I got troubles,
C
C

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G
G

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you got troubles
C
C

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All God's children got troubles
G
G

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Livin' in bad
C
C

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water (Bad water)
G
G

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Em
Em

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(Tryin' to roll all over me)
G
G

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C
C

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(Bad water, bad water, oh)

(Tell me why won't you
G
G

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set me free)
Verse 2
G
G

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C
C

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You know I'm tryin' to make it

But it's so hard to take it
G
G

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I don't mind tellin' you

Well, I don't mind tellin' you
C
C

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Taxes are overated

My money's disintegrated

And, right now,
G
G

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I'm just goin' through
C
C

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Nothin' but bad water, bad water
G
G

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Tryin' to roll all over me, oh
Em
Em

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G
G

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C
C

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(Bad water, bad water, oh)

Tell me why won't you set me free
G
G

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Verse 3


I need some consolation
C
C

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To ease my situtation
G
G

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You know, the confusion just won't stop

I find myself alone
C
C

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With the shoes that I have on
G
G

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I'm all wet, from bottom to top
C
C

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I'm walkin' through bad

water (Bad water)
G
G

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Tryin' to roll all over me

Help me
Em
Em

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G
G

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C
C

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(Bad water, bad water, oh)

Tell me why won't you set me free
G
G

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Verse 4


We started this decision
C
C

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To find a quick prevention

Why don't y'all lend a
G
G

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helping hand
C
C

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Instead of shoutin' and screamin'?

Let's plan instead of dreamin'
G
G

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So the world will understand

Oh, stop with this bad
C
C

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water (Bad water)
G
G

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Tryin' to roll all over me

I'll fix it
Em
Em

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G

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C
C

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(Bad water, bad water, oh)
G
G

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Tell me why won't you set me free

Oh, let's stop and fish
C
C

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(Bad water, bad water)

(Tryin' to roll all over me)
G
G

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • C

  • Bbsus2

  • G

  • Em

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Bad Water by Gene Watson is A major.

The primary chords used in Bad Water are D, Csus2, A, F#m.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like D, Csus2, A, F#m, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Bad Water is approximately 171 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Bad Water using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Bad Water. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Gene Watson.

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