The National - Watching You Well: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "Watching You Well" on your guitar with our chord guide. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

G               C
you stand now, holding yourself
   Am                    C             D
a little of the moon is coming in the room.
G                C
you stand very still
                     D            Em
like you were in the arms of everyone
          D
you ever wanted.
C Am                G
i was watching you well

I won't stop you, I won't speak
The water on your cheek is the only that's moving
I'm ashamed that I'm ashamed of you
Standing in my room, lest more water overtake you
And I was watching you, watching you well

Chorus:
C    D                  Em    D
why won't you leave me quicker
C                    Am
why won't you leave me?

I'm ashamed that I'm ashamed of you
Standing in my room, lest more water overtake you
I won't stop you
And I won't speak

Chorus:
Why won't you leave me quicker?
Why won't you leave me?

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Guitar Chord Diagrams

Am

Guitar chord Am

C

Guitar chord C

D

Guitar chord D

Em

Guitar chord Em

G

Guitar chord G

Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably.

If you are also interested in learning how to play "Watching You Well" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Watching You Well" by The National.

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