I Dont Wanna Waste Your Time
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D D/C# Bm Bm/A
I don't wanna waste your time
G D G
With music you don't need
D D/C# Bm Bm/A
Why should I autograph the book
E/G# A
That you won't even read
D D/C# Bm Bm/A
I've got a different scar for every song
G Gm
And blood left still to bleed
D D/C# Bm Bm/A
But I don't wanna waste your time
G G/A D
With music you don't needâ?¨
D D/C# Bm Bm/A
I don't wanna waste good wine
G D G
If you won't stick around
D D/C# Bm Bm/A
I love to laugh but I'm more than just
â?¨ E/G# A G/A
Your alcoholic clown
D D/C# Bm Bm/A
I won't pray this prayer with you
G Gm
Unless we both kneel down
D D/C# Bm Bm/A
I don't wanna waste good wine
G G/A D
If you won't stick aroundâ?¨
A A A/B A/C# D
Come on lighten up
A A A/B A/C# Bm
Let me fill your cup
F# Bm Bm/A
I'm just trying to imagine a situation
E/G# E A
Where we might have a real conversationâ?¨
D D/C# Bm Bm/A
But I don't wanna waste the words
G D G
That you don't seem to need
D D/C# Bm Bm/A
When it comes to wanting what's real
E/G# A G/A
There's no such thing as greed
D D/C# Bm Bm/A
I hope this night puts down deep roots
G Gm
I hope we plant a seed
D D/C# Bm Bm/A
'Cause I don't wanna waste your time
G G/A G D Em C D
With music you don't need
How to play I Dont Wanna Waste Your Time
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.