The Waitress
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Capo 5
Am
F C G C x2
F C
She was tall and always tired
G C
She worked the late shift, the all night diner
F C
Years can fly by you in a place like this
G Am
Waiting for a perfect man and a perfect kiss
F C
Coffee cups, eggs, and sausage
G C
Steady hands, the smiles hold her hostage
F C
She traded her 20's for a job that never promised more
G Am
Her dreams, they fell asleep on the top bunk and woke up on the floor
C
There ain't no good fight,
G
Ain't no heroes
F C
Ain't no bad man out to get you
F
Theres just a tough job
C
That'll swallow
G
You in the darkness
Am
Of another day
How to play The Waitress
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 Am. 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.