In The Waiting
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verse 1
A Asus A
I've been waiting for answers
A Asus A
I've been waiting a long, long time
F#m E
If I open the door won't you come inside
verse 2
A Asus A
My heart's begging for mercy
A Asus A
How much longer can I sit still and be
F#m E
Hopeful and doubting and torn inside
A Asus A
Oh
[Refrão]Chorus
D
And all this time
A Asus A
I've been staring at the minute hand
Bm
Oh what a crime
F#m
That I can't seem to understand
E Bm
That life is in the waiting
A Asus A
Mmm
verse 3
A Asus A
I've been working on patience
A Asus A
Trying to trust in the timing
F#m E
Of my tiny existence, I come alive
A Asus A
I sat still in the twilight
A Asus A
I found peace in the quiet things
F#m E
How could I wish away all the in between
A Asus A
Oh
[Refrão]Chorus
D
And all this time
A Asus A
I've been staring at the minute hand
Bm
Oh what a crime
F#m
That I can't seem to understand
E Bm
That life is in the waiting
A Asus A
Mmm
Bridge
Bm7 A
And I find there's no knowing of a right time
Bm7 A
No it could keep you waiting all night for it
Bm7
So hold tight
A
Don't lose sleep over the half-life
Bm7
Know that everything is alright
A Asus A
Just like it is
[Refrão]
Chorus
D
And all this time
A Asus A
I've been staring at the minute hand
Bm
Oh what a crime
F#m
That I can't seem to understand
E Bm
That life is in the waiting
A Asus
Mmm
Outro
A Bm
Life is in the waiting
A Asus A
Mmm
How to play In The Waiting
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.