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Capo 2
 
Intro:
G C
 
verse 1:
G
The best things in life aren't things
C
They're living and breathing
G
The best things in life aren't things
C
They're something you can believe in
 
Pre-Chorus 1:
G
Well, do you believe me
C
Well, do you believe me when I say
D
Tonight won’t last for long
C
And soon it will be gone
G C
But I won’t leave you alone, no, no
 
[Refrão] G
Whenever you call me, whenever you need me
Em
Wherever you wander until you see me
D C G
I’ll be waiting, I’ll be waiting for you
C
For you, for you, for you
 
verse 2:
G
The best things in life aren't things
C
They're laughing and crying
G
The best things in life aren't things
C
They're frightened, but they’re still fighting
 
Pre-Chorus 2:
G
Well, do you believe me
C
Well, do you believe me (yeah) when I say
D
Tonight won’t last for long
C
And soon it will be gone
G C
But I won’t leave you alone, no, no
 
[Refrão] G
Whenever you call me, whenever you need me
Em
Wherever you wander until you see me
D C G
I’ll be waiting, I’ll be waiting for you
C
For you, for you, for you
 
Bridge:
Am
You said that you were leaving
C
But it’s alright (alright), it’s alright (alright)
Am
You said that you were sorry
D
But it’s alright (alright), yes, it’s alright (alright)
 
verse 3:
G
The best things in life aren't things
C
They're broken and bleeding
G
The best things in life aren't things
C
They’re chosen to believe in
 
[Refrão] G
So whenever you call me, whenever you need me
Em
Wherever you wander until you see me
D C G
I’ll be waiting, I’ll be waiting for you
C
For you, for you, for you
 
OUTRO:
G
And I say, eee-ohh, eee-ohh, eee-ohh, eee-ohh,
G
Eee-ohh, eee-ohh, eee-ohh, eee-ohh
C
Eee-ohh, eee-ohh, eee-ohh, eee-ohh, eee-ohh
G
I say, it’s alright (eee-ohh, eee-ohh, eee-ohh, eee-ohh),
G
it’s alright (eee-ohh, eee-ohh, eee-ohh, eee-ohh),
C G
It’s alright, it’s gonna be alright now

How to play Ill Be Waiting

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 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.

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