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The Waterboys
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Key: F major•
Intro 1
A
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Verse 1
Asus4
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Let's go baby
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where the action is
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Asus4
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Let's go baby

where the action is
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Verse 2


they say the sweetest victory

is in defeat
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and you can fool the whole world
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D

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with just one tweet
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A

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my sister could jive

she had money, was cute
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till she got crushed alive

under summer's boot
Verse 3
Asus4
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Let's go baby
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where the action is
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Let's go baby where the action is
Verse 4
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I wanna hear one song

that tells how I feel
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waited all night long

for the smell of the real
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I saw the thunder bleed
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heard the airwaves weep
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the champion we need

must be still asleep
Verse 5
Asus4
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Let's go baby
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where the action is
Asus4
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Let's go baby where
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the action...
Interlude 1
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Verse 6
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Shadow me honey

through the eye of the storm

hold onto your money

and I'll keep you warm

I once knew a man

thought he was never wrong

he would argue with every damn

word of this song
Verse 7
Asus4
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Let's go baby where the action is
Asus4
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Let's go baby where the action is
Verse 8
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I'm goin up to the front

I'm gonna make my stand

with my feet on a rock
Asus4
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that wasn't made by hands
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words of love I heard

just a distraction

love is not words, honey
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love is action
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Verse 9

Asus4
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Let's go baby where
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the action is
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Asus4
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Asus4
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Let's go baby where the action is
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Asus4
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Asus4
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Outro 1

Where the action is
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Asus4
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Asus4
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • A

  • D

  • Asus4

  • G

Capo: 3

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Where The Action Is by The Waterboys is F major.

The primary chords used in Where The Action Is are C, F, Csus4, Bb.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like C, F, Csus4, Bb, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Where The Action Is is approximately 128 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Where The Action Is 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 Where The Action Is. 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 The Waterboys.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Where The Action Is to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Where The Action Is by The Waterboys on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.