Poco Blue Water written by Paul Cotton Paul Cotton lead vocal/guitar Rusty Young steel guitar/dobro Richie Furay vocals/guitar Tim Schmit vocals/bass George Grantham drums Paul Harris piano A C Take the water blue water D Can you see how far it is from flowin' free A E Can we let it just be C D Without a feelin' of bein' just a little guilty A CA Alright A C D Get your water green water wipe your eyes in it Still isn't very clear A E It wouldn't be wise to get too near C D A Save the cause of your own true fear D C D A Yes I remember when it turned the bend in a natural way D C It seems there was a time in my mind D A When it caught the light of day C D I want to see it talkin' back to the sun C D A I need to feel it wild and on the run SOLO D C D A I remember when it turned the bend in a natural way D C Seems there was a time in my mind D A When it caught the light of day C D I want to see it talkin' back to the sun C D A I need to feel it wild and on the run A C C'mon and get your water - blue water D A Can we settle for what you can give A E Sure and behold you're without the need to live C D And a'changin' wind may bring you back to blue again C D A I'm havin' a time tellin' my children when From Poco "Crazy Eyes" Epic Records 1973 Poco Publishing(ASCAP)