Just Couldn't Wait
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Intro: Dm7 C4 C
C Bb
I miss her face
C Bb
But the girl left seven years ago
C Bb
Guess I never should've let her go
C Bb
That's how I feel because I love her so
C Bb
But I'm afraid that she will never know
Dm7
She just couldn't wait
C4 C C4 C
She said she couldn't wait 'til some day
Dm7
She just couldn't wait, my baby just couldn't wait, no
C4 C C4 C
She said she couldn't wait 'til some day
C4 C C4 C
Til some day
C Bb
Oh, tell me now
C Bb
where do the broken-hearted go from here
C Bb
You missed her love and now you're steering clear
C Bb
I ain't afraid of nothin' but my fear
C Bb
The fear that she might see this rollin' tear
Dm7
She just couldn't wait
C4 C C4 C
She said she couldn't wait 'til some day
Dm7
She just couldn't wait, my baby just couldn't wait, no
Solo D5
C4 C C4 C
Oh,she couldn't wait 'til some day, no
C4 C C4 C
Til some day
Dm7
She just couldn't wait, my baby just couldn't wait, no
C4 C C4 C
She said she couldn't wait 'til some day
Dm7
She just couldn't wait, my baby just couldn't wait, no
She said she couldn't wait, ya'know she just coundn't wait no
C4 C C4 C
She said she couldn't wait 'til some day
C4 C C4 C
Til some day
Bb C
Oh, oh
How to play Just Couldn't Wait
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm7. 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.