Dirty Water – The Standells

A classic song by the Standells, Dirty Water has some simple chords an a memorable riff to play along with.

Chords:
A: X02220  E: 022100 D: XX0232 B7: X21202

Strum:
1 + 2 +  3 + a  4 +
DDD     DDD

Intro: E A  D A  and throughout verse

I'm gonna tell you a story
I'm gonna tell you about my town
I'm gonna tell you a big bad story, baby
Aww, it's all about my town

Yeah, down by the river
Down by the banks of the river Charles (aw, that's what's happenin' baby)
That's where you'll find meAlong with lovers, fuggers, and thieves (aw, but they're cool people)

B7
Well, I love that dirty water
A                          E A  D A                         E A  D A
Oh, Boston, you're my home (oh, you're the Number One place)

Frustrated women (I mean they're frustrated)
Have to be in by twelve o'clock (oh, that's a shame)
But I'm wishin' and a-hopin, oh
That just once those doors weren't locked (I like to save time for
my baby to walk around)

B7
Well I love that dirty water
A                     E   E A  D A   E A  D A
Oh, Boston, you're my home

Bridge: E A  D A 4x   A D G D  2x    E A  D A 2x

B7
Because I love that dirty water
A                     E   E A  D A   E A  D A
Oh, Boston, you're my home        yeh

Well, I love that dirty water (I love it, baby)
I love that dirty water (I love Baw-stun)
I love that dirty water (Have you heard about the Strangler?)
I love that dirty water (I'm the man, I'm the man)
I love that dirty water (Owww!)
I love that dirty water (Come on, come on)

More Free Guitar Sheet Music from Dirty Water Guitar Chords

This file is the author's own work and represents her interpretation of this song. It's intended solely for private study, scholarship or research.