Keep Me Waiting
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verse 1
C E
I heard that you've been hanging 'round
Am D7
Singing your song all over town and
C E Am D7
You haven't called
C E
It seems like you've been doing well
Am
Even without me
D7
Even without me
C E
Don't you know
Am
I'm around
I'm around
Hook
(let D7 ring for 2 seconds)
C E Am D7 C E
So, don't keep me waiting
F D
Keep me waiting
C-E-Am-D7
Cause I'll keep waiting
C E
For you
Am D7
For you
verse 2
C
From the winter
E
To the spring
Am D7
The change of seasons meant everything
C E Am D7
And I don't even notice anymore
C E Am
I can't stop thinking of the last time you whispered in my ear
D7 C
It was my greatest fear
E Am D7
I can't even remember what you said
Hook
(let D7 ring for 2 seconds)
C E Am D7 C E
So, don't keep me waiting
F D
Keep me waiting
C-E-Am-D7
Cause I'll keep waiting
How to play Keep Me 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 C. 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.