Can't Keep Waiting
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Capo 7
Intro Em , C , G , D (2x)
Em C
Treading in the waters you shed
G D Em
Now everybody knows I gotta let go,
C G D
Holding on so tight with nothing to show
Em C
And I think I finally figured it out
G D C
Where Im going, no body can bring me down,
Em C G D
Holding on to setting suns and memories they fade,
Em C G
Walk away watch me run, watch me break.
D
Oh love I cant keep waiting.
Em C G D
Letting go of turning tides and burning hearts tonight,
Em C G
Walk away watch me run, watch me break.
D
Oh love I cant keep waiting.
Em , C , G , D
Em C
Shatter glass, Im frozen in time,
G D
How could you leave me breathless?
Em C
Fall out of love, I've had enough
G D Em C
Im not going to miss this person I've become undone
G D C
pretending Im the one youre still thinking of.
Em C
Treading in the waters you shed
G D Em
Now everybody knows I gotta let go,
C G D
Holding on so I cant keep waiting
Em C G D
Holding on to setting suns and memories they fade,
Em C G
Walk away watch me run, watch me break.
D
Oh love I cant keep waiting.
Em C G D
Letting go of turning tides and burning hearts tonight,
Em C G
Walk away watch me run, watch me break.
D
Oh love I cant keep waiting.
I cant keep waiting
I cant keep waiting
I cant keep waiting
I cant keep waiting
How to play Can't Keep Waiting
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.