I Will Be Waiting
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(intro) G D A
G
Yes I can be such a humble man
A
And can I make you understand
G A
You're a part of me that I must set free when the moment comes
G A
So what's the use of playing give and take when neither one of us can win?
G A
It's going on too long and I'm not that strong as I used to be
Bb
And every time that I leave you alone
C
There's a chance you will be gone
Bb
Ooh I feel so cold when I walk through that door
C D
Then you say what I've always known
G A
I will be waiting every single day
Bm
I can't believe I heard you say
G A Bm
I will be waiting every single day to be in your arms
G A
I will be waiting waiting by the phone
Bm
How could I leave you on your own?
G A Bm
I will be waiting every single day and into the night
G
Although you laugh I swore I heard a cry
A
And though it's hidden by your smile
G D A
I've wrong before and I'm not quite sure what you really mean
Bb
So many ways to be hurting inside
C
And the pain keeps us awake
Bb
Oh I want to know if it's all in my mind
C D
Did I make the same mistake?
G A
I will be waiting every single day
Bm D
I can't believe I heard you say
G A Bm
I will be waiting every single day to be in your arms
G A
I will be waiting waiting by the phone
Bm D
How could I leave you on your own?
G A
I will be waiting every single day…
G Em Bm D9
And into the night…. This restless night
G Em Bm D9
Ooh do you forgive me?
G D
I don't need to hear you cry
Bm A
And you don't need my alibi
(solo) G A G D A
Bb
And every time that I leave you alone
C
There's a chance you will be gone
Bb
Ooh I feel so cold when I walk through that door
C D
Then you say what I've always known
G A
I will be waiting every single day
Bm D
I can't believe I heard you say
G A Bm
I will be waiting every single day to be in your arms
G A
I will be waiting waiting by the phone
Bm D
How could I leave you on your own?
G A Bm
I will be waiting every single day and into the night
G
I want to be good to you
D A
Oooo Every time when the words all falling from my pen
G
I know that it's just not true
D A
Oooo Every time that you fake it
G
Can I be what you want me to be?
D A
Oooo Every heart is a home for any boy or girl
G
I swore I heard you cry oh left on your own
D A
Oooo anybody can make it
(solo) G D A
How to play I Will Be Waiting
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.