Lingering
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Intro
E B A
A B E x2
Verse
E B A
Everybody's got somebody to see
A B E
Everybody’s got somebody but me
E B A
Everybody’s got a place to go on a
A B E
Saturday night but I’m on my own
E B A
A B E
E B A
Everybody’s got a bed for two
A B E
Without another mine is wasting room
E B A
I’m not afraid to start looking for you
A B E
I’m just afraid I’ll be out while you’re passing through oh
E B A
A B
Chorus
E G#m A E
I’ll be waiting, holding my ground
E G#m A E
‘Cause I know you’ll be coming around
C#m B A E
I could take a blow from cupids bow if it
A B
Helps you find me baby
A B
Oh I’ll just stay here lingering for you
E B A
A B E x2
Verse
E B A
Everybody’s got a hand to hold
A B E
Without another mine is getting cold
E B A
And if I never leave I’ll never miss you
A B
It’s just a matter of time before you pass through
Chorus
E G#m A E
I’ll be waiting, holding my ground
E G#m A E
‘Cause I know you’ll be coming around
C#m B A E
I’ll sit on my own sending waves of smoke if it
A B
Helps you find me baby
A B
Oh I’ll just stay here lingering for you
E B A
A B E
Bridge
E B
I’ll whisper, I’ll scream
D A
Either way you’ll remain in a dream
E B
But I foresee the day
D A
When the loneliness will start to decay
E B
You can take for granted the seed I’ve planted
D A
But soon that baby will grow
E B
And in no time honey I’ll find this funny
D A B C
‘Cause I’ll be running the show, show yeah
Chorus (key change)
F Am A# F
I’ll be waiting, holding my ground
F Am A# F
‘Cause I know you’ll be coming around
Dm C A# F
I’ll defy the night and shine beams of light if it
A# C
Helps you find me baby
F (stop)
I’ll be waiting, holding my ground
F Am A# F
‘Cause I know you’ll be coming around
Dm C A# F
I could take a blow from cupids bow if it
A# C
Helps you find me baby
A# C
Oh I’ll just stay here lingering for you
Outro
F C A#
A# C F x2
How to play Lingering
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 E. 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.