Wait It Out
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[Intro ]
C-G-Dm-F-C
C-G-Dm-F-C
C G
Coloured photographs
Dm
Edges for the back
F
Petals for the den
C
Signs are withering
G
And water to your knees
Dm
I feel like diving in
F
Rising is just a line between you and I
Chorus
C F Am G
I'll wait it out
C F
Until you don't want me
Am G
You don't want me to
C F Am G
But I'll wait it out
C F
Until you don't want me
Am G C
You don't want me anymore
G
There's something in your eyes
Dm
The way you tell it every time
F
Like it's someone else's story
C
Like it's someone else's life
G
I picked you for the shade
Dm
I thought you would turn
F
But you turned away when you heard me say
C F Am G
I'll wait it out
C F
Until you don't want me
Am G
You don't want me to
C F Am G
But I'll wait it out
C F
Until you don't want me
Am G C
You don't want me anymore
Bridge
G F
As time keeps moving by
G F
Somehow we realize
G F G
The real things have to die
Piano solo
But I'll wait it out
Until you don't want me
You don't want me to
But I'll wait it out
Until you don't want me
You don't want me to
C F Am G
I'll wait it out
C F
Until you don't want me
Am G
You don't want me to
C F Am G
But I'll wait it out
C F
Until you don't want me
Am G C
You don't want me anymore
Am G C F
You don't want me anymore
Am G C F
You don't want me anymore
Am G C F
You don't want me anymore
Am-G-C
How to play Wait It Out
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.