Dont Wait For Me
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A Bm C#
don't wait for me, I'll be a long time coming
F#m Bm
unless by then, you have told me something
Dm E A
that shows how much you care
| Dm | E |
A Bm C#
I've done much more than as a man I should have
F#m Bm
why did you not do all you could have
Dm E A
to show how much you care
| Dm | A |
Gm A
over and again I've wondered was I wrong
Gm A
I keep thinking that I maybe should have come along
F#m
but there comes a time in every man's life
G#
when he must be strong
Bm
and my time's come, so if you're gone
A Bm C#
then I guess I'll cry, and hold to memories
F#m Bm
of what might have been, and when I finally leave
Dm E A
that will show how much I care
| Dm | A |
Gm A
over and again I've wondered was I wrong
Gm A
I kept thinking that I maybe should have come along
F#m
but there comes a time in every man's life
G#
when he must be strong
Bm
and my time's come, so if you're gone
A Bm C#
then I guess I'll cry, and hold to memories
F#m Bm
of what might have been, and when I finally leave
Dm E A
that will show how much I care
| Dm | A | E | A |
How to play Dont Wait For Me
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.