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Cherry Waves


"Cherry Waves" by Deftones is typically performed in the key of E major. Released in 2006 as part of their album "Saturday Night Wrist," the song was written by the band members Stephen Carpenter, Chino Moreno, Abe Cunningham, and Frank Delgado. It is characterized by its dreamy atmosphere, ethereal vocals by Chino Moreno, and dynamic guitar work. "Cherry Waves" showcases Deftones' ability to blend elements of alternative rock, shoegaze, and experimental metal, creating a mesmerizing sonic landscape. Interestingly, the song's lyrics explore themes of longing and nostalgia, with "cherry waves" serving as a metaphor for the ebb and flow of emotions. "Cherry Waves" has become a fan favorite and remains a highlight of Deftones' discography.

Cherry Waves - Deftones

e b a . . . e g# a g# . . . f# . . . ( f# g# e )
A sea of waves we hug the same planki
e d c# . . . b b e . . . a c# g# . . . f# . . . ( f# g# e )
Just as I'd rehearsed over in my brain

b c# c# . . . b . . . f# g# . . . g# g# f# c# b1
The waves suck you in and you drown
a e . . . e c# e c# . . . f# d c# b e f#
If like , you should sink down beneath
f# d c# f# b . . . a e c# e c#
I'll swim down , would you?
d c# d c# . . .
You?

d c# . . . e b . . . e a . . . c# g# . . . . f# . . . ( f# g# e )
You hang the anchors over my neck
d c# e b b e e a c# g# . . .
I liked it at first but the more you laughed
g# f# b1 . . . e e . . .
The crazier I came

b c# c# . . . b . . . f# g# . . . g# g# f# c# b1
The waves suck you in then you drown
a e . . . e c# e c# . . . f# d c# b e f#
If like , you'd just stay down with me
f# a g# . . . c# f# . . . e c# e c# . . .
I'll swim down with you
c# a . . . a g# f# g# . . .
Is that what you want?
e c# e c# . . .
You
c# a . . . a g# f# g# . . .
Is that what you want?

. . . .

a e . . . e c# e c# . . . f# d c# b e f#
If like , you should stay down beneath
f# a g# . . . c# f# . . .
I'll swim down
a e c# e c# . . .
Would you?
c# a . . . a g# f# g# . . .
Is that what you want?
a e c# e c#
Would you?
c# a . . . a g# f# g# . . .
Is that what you want?
a e c# e c# . . .
With you?
a g# a a c# . . .
You

a b . . .
Escape
a b . . .
Below
a b . . .
Escape
a b . . .
Below