The Used - Watered Down Acoustic

hello guitarists!
this is a very simple acoustic version of a great song . it might not be exact , but
it’s perfect for casual playing . if you have any questions just leave a comment
and i’ll get to it . have fun!
– dustin

D
in my eyes , close and jaded ,
A
it’s no surprise the lights have faded
Bm
i’ll always walk away
G Gm
you’ll always hear me say i don’t need this

D A
i’ve been given such a gift
Bm
shame to take advantage of it
G
watch it , wasting leaves you wanting more
Gm
be careful what you’re wishing for

D A
nothing that i can hold on to with my broken hands
i’m not thinking that i should anyway
Bm
so i leave holding nothing
don’t care what you say
G
’cause it makes no difference if i throw it away
* Gm
yeah , it makes no difference if i throw it away

D
now , my days , are feeling numberd
A
the sad cliche
Bm
i’m hiding under this spiderweb of dreams
G Gm
i’m stuck here as it seems to be breaking

D A
shining brighter than you burn
Bm
something that i would never learn
G
i could never lay this curse on you
Gm
’cuz i’ve seen the days when there’s . . .

D A
nothing that i can hold on to with my broken hands
i’m not thinking that i should anyway
Bm
so i leave holding nothing
don’t care what you say
G
’cause it makes no difference if i throw it away

D
’cause it makes no difference
A
yeah it makes no difference if i throw it away
Bm
it makes no difference
G
it makes no difference if i throw it away
* Gm
makes no difference if i throw it away

( stop playing and do the rhythm with your hands on the body your guitar . )

Bm A G
it all just ends up tasting watered down
( stop being so complicated )
Bm A G
and everyone has found an easy way out
an easy way out

Bm A G
it all just ends up tasting watered down
( stop being so complicated )
Bm A G
and everyone has found an easy way out
an easy way out

D A
nothing that i can hold on to with my broken hands
i’m not thinking that i should anyway
Bm
so i leave holding nothing
don’t care what you say
G
’cause it makes no difference if i throw it away

D
’cause it makes no difference
A
yeah it makes no difference if i throw it away
Bm
it makes no difference
G
it makes no difference if i throw it away
* Gm
yeah it makes no difference if i throw it away ( throw it away )

( end on D )

* you can either stay on the G chord or switch to Gm here , whichever you like better .