Wait A Minute - Coasters

Wait A Minute

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Intro:
Ab Db Ab Db
Da-dooby-doo-wont-wont-wont-wont..da-dooby-doo-wont-
Ab Db
wont-wont-wont..da-dooby-doo..
 
#1.
Db Dbm Db
Wait a minute let me understand, while I'm a-sittin' here
 
holdin' your hand.
Db Gb Db
You're tellin' me about the boy next door......tellin' me
Gb Db
that he can offer you more.
 
Chorus:
F Bbm
What a nerve..what a chase..better put her in her place.
Gb Db
Wait! just a minute..you know that won't get it.
Ab Gb Db
If that's the way your love's gonna be..you might as well
Ab
forget it.
 
#2.
Db Dbm Db
Am I correct in hearin' what you say..that you would rather
 
be with him instead.
Db Gb
You said that you could travel with him far..you say he's
Db
drivin' a brand new Cadillac car.
 
Chorus:
C Db Dm7
Well, what you mean?..is that so?..better let that woman go.
Gb Db
Wait a minute..you know that won't get it.
Ab Gb Db
If that's the way your love's gonna be..you might as well
Bbm Db
forget it.
 
#2.
Db Ab Db
I don't go for all the crazy noise..about you datin' all
Bbm Db
those other boys.
Db Dbm Gb
If I'm gonna be your only one..I'm not waitin' till your
Db
honey's done.
 
[Refrão]C Db F
And you're a riot..and you're tough..honey, cut out all that
 
stuff.
Gb Db
Wait a minute..you know that won't get it.
Ab Gb Db
If that's the way your love's gonna be..you might as well
Bbm Db
forget it.
 
#3.
Db Ab Db
I'm gonna tell you for the very last time..if I'm yours, you
 
better be mine.
Db
When I come home about a quarter to four, don't wanna hear
 
the slammin' of the back door.
 
Chorus:
Db F
You're bad..so wild..stop a messin' with me, child!
Gb Db
Wait a minute..you know that won't get it.
Ab Gb Db
If that's the way your love's gonna be..you might as well
Bbm Db
forget it.
 
OUTRO:
Db
You might as well forget it..why, you can just go on on and
 
forget about the whole cotton pickin' affair.
Db
I get so tired..
 
A sixties smash from Kraziekhat.

How to play Wait A Minute

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is Ab. 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.

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