Everybodys Waiting For A Change
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Capo on 5th.
Em D C G
I think it's time you look at your own face
Em D C G
Can't you see you're speaking out of place
C D
There's nothing to keep you down
Em D C G
You're reaching for the sky while you drown
Em D C G
I'm aware that I've been lost, and I've been unkind
Em D C G
But at least I got the courage to admit the crime
C D
So, don't come down on me
Em D C G
I'm still young, I'm trying to believe
Em C
Wait, I'll be fine
G D Em
Just give me a couple years to say my prayers
C G D Em C G
I'm alive, you should keep that mirror for yourself
D Em C G
You've got problems you never saw
D Em D C-G
And I'm the bearer of them all
Em D C G
Everybody's waiting for me to fall
Em D C G
You criticize my walk as I watch you crawl
C D
Nothing's ever fair
Em D C G
But I believe in reality everywhere
Em C
Wait, I'll be fine
G D Em
Just give me a couple years to say my prayers
C G D Em C G
I'm alive, you should keep that mirror for yourself
D Em C G
Everybody's fighting hard
D Em D C-G
But there's no leader in the dark
Em C G D Em
Everybody's waiting for a change
C G D
Everybody's waiting for...
Em C
Wait, I'll be fine
G D Em
Just give me a couple years to say my prayers
C G D Em C
I'm alive, you should keep that mirror for yourself
G D Em C G D
You should keep that mirror for yourself
Em C G
Everybody's waiting for something better
D Em C G
Everybody's peeking behind that door
D Em C G
If you try too hard you will never find it
D Em C G
Everybody's waiting for something more
D Em C G
There is so much danger in wanting more...
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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.