Waterfalls (UK 9, 1980)     (video)

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1. Don’t go jumping waterfalls, please, keep to the lake,

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people who jump waterfalls sometimes can make mistakes.

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And I need love, yeah, I need love,

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like a second needs an hour, like a raindrop needs a shower.

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Yeah, I need love, every minute of the day,

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and it wouldn’t be the same,

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if you ever should decide to go away.

+ instrumental = verse 1

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And I need love, yeah, I need love,

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like a castle needs a tower, like a garden needs a flower.

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Yeah, I need love, every minute of the day,

Dm

and it wouldn’t be the same,

Am D7

if you ever should decide to go away.

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2. Don’t go chasing polar bears, in the great unknown,

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some big, friendly polar bears might want to take you home.

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And I need love, yeah, I need love,

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like a second needs an hour, like a raindrop needs a shower.

Dm C D7

Yeah, I need love, every minute of the day,

Dm

and it wouldn’t be the same,

Am D7

if you ever should decide to go away.

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3. Don’t run after motor cars, please stay on the side,

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someone’s glossy motorcar might take you for a ride.

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And I need love, yeah, I need love,

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like a castle needs a tower, like a garden needs a flower.

Dm C Dm C

And I need love, yeah, I need love,

Dm C Dm C

like a raindrop needs a shower, like a second needs an hour.

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every minute of the day, and it wouldn’t be the same,

Am D7

if you ever should decide to go away.

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+ Don’t go jumping waterfalls, - - - please, keep to the lake.

(orig. = capo 4th) (Paul McCartney)