Dont Waste Your Prayers
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Intro
E
[Verso 1]
A E A C#m Cm
Don't waste your prayers on me
Bm E7 A C#m Cm
I'll only let you down
Bm E7 A G#m
I'll only break your heart again
F#m B7 E
Don't you know by now?
[Verso 2]
A E A C#m Cm
Don't waste your tears on me
Bm E7 A C#m Cm
It hurts me so when you cry
Bm E7 A G#m
I got to go with a traveling band
F#m B7 E
It's time that we say goodbye
[Ponte]
F#m Fm A
Well, if I miss a train out of town
Bm E7 A C#
And need a place to stay
F#m A
Oh, I'll stay with you one more night
Bm E A
And hope that that's okay
[Verso 3]
A C#m Cm
Don't waste your prayers on me
Bm E7 A C#m Cm
I'm only passing through
Bm E7 A G#m
I'll only break your heart again
F#m B7 E
I'm not the one for you
Outro
A Amaj7 C#m Bm7
Don't waste your prayers
E Amaj7 C#m Bm7
Don't waste your prayers
E Amaj7 C#m Bm7
Don't waste your prayers
A Amaj7 Bm7 A# Amaj7
Don't waste your prayers
How to play Dont Waste Your Prayers
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.