Key: D · BPM: 174 · Difficulty: Intermediate · Chords: D, G, E, A, E, F, G · Strumming: DD DD DD DD
[Intro] D G D G D G D G D G D D G D G D G D [Verse] D When I was a young boy A nothing much mattered to me You were a girl and a half and D you saw yourself a mystery We got together for a while, I did everything A you wanted me to Well I tried and you lied, D I was left here back in the blue [Chorus] D If you're gonna run, E Are you gonna run today? G D Is it because I'm out on the road? F C You never had it good, D you never had it anyway G A G More more more making waves [Verse] D I was always right there when A you wanted to play You were living in a scene from a D dream every night and day And I never found a way to A make it better for you Oh I tried and I tried but D you left me back in the blue [Chorus 2] D If you're gonna run, E are you gonna run today? G D Is it because I'm out on the road? F C You never had it good, D you never had it anyway G A G More more more making waves [Interlude] G D G G D G [Solo] A G A G A G D A A D D A A D [Verse] D What you gonna do now? A Nothing left, nothing to say Well I must have been a fool to D believe in you anyway When I tried to find a way or A Something that I could do You threw it all in my face and D You left me back in the blue [Chorus] D If you're gonna run, E are you gonna run today? G D Is it because I'm out on the road? F C You never had it good, D you never had it anyway G A D More more more making waves D If you're gonna run, E Are you gonna run today? G D Is it because I'm out on the road? F C You never had it good, D you never had it anyway G A G More more more making waves
ℹ️ About This Song
On the 31st of March 1999, the track was released.
Track Info
- Song: Making Waves
- Artist: Status Quo
- Written by Bernie Frost & Francis Rossi
- Produced by Mike Paxman
- Album: Under the Influence
- Released Date: 31 March 1999
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: D
- Chords: D, G, E, A, E, F, G
- BPM: 174
- Suggested Strumming: DD DD DD DD
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Making Waves in?
Making Waves is in the key of D.
What chords do I need for Making Waves?
You need D, G, E, A, E, F, G to play Making Waves by Status Quo.
Do I need a capo for Making Waves?
No capo is needed to play Making Waves by Status Quo.
How hard is Making Waves to play on guitar?
Making Waves by Status Quo is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.