Don't Wait For Him
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Capo 3
Intro: C G Am G F C G (2x)
{verse 1}
C G
Go tell spring all your plans
Am G
put on make up throw on pants
F C G
find a different way to mess with your hair
C G
He tuned you out like a string
Am G
that he could strum to make you think
F C G
he was happiest when you were a pair
{Pre-Chorus}
F C G F
There's a dark rooooom that you can't wait to be in
C G
but I think you're already there
[Refrão]
C G
And if the boy needs time to stay at home and make up his mind
Am G
there are a lot of things you have left to do
F G
but don't wait for him to love you
C G
If the kid needs space to figure out just where you place
Am G
there are a lot of things you have left to do
F G
but don't wait for him to love you
F G C
don't wait for him to love you
C G Am G F C G
{verse 2}
C G
You can't swim with all your clothes
Am G
they'll weigh you down everyone knows
F C G
so you took them off and dove right in head first
C G
And now your heart's broken down
Am G
in the shady part of town
F C G
but have faith you'll get back on the road somehow
{Pre-Chorus}
{Chorus}
Am G Am F C G
{Pre-Chorus} (one down string in each chord)
{Chorus}
C
How to play Don't Wait For Him
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.