#----------------------------------PLEASE NOTE---------------------------------# #This file is the author's own work and represents their interpretation of the # #song. You may only use this file for private study, scholarship, or research. # #------------------------------------------------------------------------------# This file is for personal private use only. All copyright laws apply. -transcribed by Greg Steele - gsteele@steelerubber.com - 73522.2331@compuserve.com "Down By The Water" written by Jim Armenti Performed by Cry, Cry, Cry - Dar Williams, Richard Shindell, and Lucy Kaplansky x02230 A Asus4 A Asus4 A Down by the wat---er where the big dam is stand-ing 022130 Asus4 A E7 I met my dar---ling last night D E7 And while the pale moon was sinking, we lay there drinking D E7 And listening to our hearts A Asus4 A Asus4 A Down by the wat---er with the steel turbines hum--ming Asus4 A E7 I held my dar---ling last night D E7 When the big sluice was opened the river went running D E7 And turned on the lights G D Down by the water, I thought I knew G D Down by the water, quick as the dew E7 Down by the water Cool was the air throught the folds of his hair As he told me to listen once more I heard the wind making waves on the water That reached for the shore So many reasons, like drops from a rain cloud He could've been talking all night Instead he just left me and I watched the river Drain out of sight Down by the water, I thought I knew Down by the water, quick as the dew Down by the water Down by the water where the big dam is standing I met my darling last night While the pale moon was sinking, I lay there drinking and listening to my heart Down by the water, we fell apart Down by the water, right from the start Down by the water, quick as the dew Down by the water