Wait For Her
View chords used in this chart
Intro: G C G
G
With a glass inlaid with gemstones
G
On a pool around the evening
C
Among the perfumed roses
G
Wait for her
G
With the patience of a packhorse
G
Loaded for the mountains
C
Like a stoic, noble prince
G
Wait for her
G
With seven pillows laid out on the stair
G C
The scent of womens' incense fills the air
G
Be calm, and wait for her
G
And do not flush the sparrows
G
That are nesting in her braids
C
All along the barricades
G G G/F#
Wait for her
Em C
And if she comes soon
| G | G G G/F# |
Wait for her
Em C
And if she comes late
| G | % |
Wait
G
Let her be still
G
As a summer afternoon
C | G |
A garden in full bloom
G
Let her breathe in the air
G
That is foreign to her heart
C
Let her lips part
G
Wait for her
G
Take her to the balcony
G
See the moon soaked in milk
C
Hear the rustle of her silk
G
Wait for her
G
Don't let your eyes alight upon
G
The twin doves of her breast
C
Lest they take flight
G
Wait for her
G G G/F#
Wait for her
Em C
And if she comes soon
| G | G G G/F# |
Wait for her
Em C
And if she comes late
| G | D
Wait, wait
(break)
G
Serve her water before wine
G
Do not touch her hand
C G
Let your fingertips rest at her command
G
Speak softly as a flute would
G
To a fearful violin
C | G G G/F# |
Breathe out, breathe in
| Em | C | G | G G G/F# |
| Em | C | G | D |
G
And as the echo fades
G
From that final fusillade
C G
Remember the promises you made
How to play Wait For Her
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 G. 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.