The One I'm Waiting For
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Half step down tuning. Eb Ab Db Gb Bb Eb
G
The way that girl can break a heart
D
It's like a work of art
And this is the worst part
A
She knows it
G
And she's so confident
D
That she's what everybody wants
But nobody wants
A
Her to know that
G A
(Drum Solo)
Bm D
So fall back on all of your premonitions
G
And just learn to listen
Em
To those that have more wisdom than you
Bm
And just stop
D
Putting so much stock
G
In all of this stuff
Em
Live your life for those you love
G A Bm
G A Bm
G A Bm
And I'm still waiting for
G A Bm
You to be the one I'm waiting for
G
The way that girl can turn a head
D
Well she is such a threat
But don't ever forget
A
She knows it
G
And she's got it all
D
All figured out
And she won't let you doubt
A
She knows it
G G G G A A
G G G G A A
D
I'm still waiting for
G
You to be the one I'm waiting for
Bm
I'm still waiting for
G
You to be the one I'm waiting for
Em G
Bm D
So fall back on all of your premonitions
G
And just learn to listen
Em
To those that have more wisdom than you
Bm
And just stop
D
Putting so much stock
G
In all of this stuff
Em G
Live your life for those you love
D
I'm still waiting for
G
You to be the one I'm waiting for
Bm
I'm still waiting for
G
You to be the one I'm waiting for
D
I'm still waiting for
G
You to be the one I'm waiting for
Bm
I'm still waiting for
G (Let ring)
You to be the one I'm waiting for
How to play The One I'm Waiting For
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 Eb. 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.