Wait It Out
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[INTRO: ]C Am F C G (repeat)
VERSE I
C Am F C G
Well, Josie walks around like she bought herself some brand new clothes
C Am F C G
Singin' to herself, swingin' for the sidewalk Joes
F Am F Am G
She got a cousin down in Reno, says the money's comin' fast
F Am F Am G
So she's packin' it up, but her momma says it ain't gonna last
[Refrão]F C
Wait it out, wait it out
F C
So tired of hearin' that I gotta slow down
Am G
I ain't gonna listen to them tell me how
F C Am F C G
I just got to burnin' and I won't stop now
VERSE II
C Am F C G
Well, the late-night, broken down army ain't got no wheels
C Am F C G
Billy's leanin' on an Eldorado just to see how it feels
F Am F Am G
He's got his hands in his pockets janglin' a dollar in change
F Am F Am G
Leavin' just as soon as he can get a job down in L.A.
CHORUS C Am F Em
BRIDGE
Em F Em F
Your love's not sure, your heart needs time
Em F G
Take all you want, but don't take mine
SOLO: F C F C Am G F
CHORUS
F C
Wait it out, wait it out
F C
So tired of hearin' that I gotta slow down
Am G
I ain't gonna listen to them tell me how
F
I just got to burnin' and I won't stop . . .
F C
Wait it out, wait it out
F C
So tired of hearin' that I gotta slow down
Am G
I ain't gonna listen to them tell me how
F C
I just got to burnin' and I won't stop now
C Am F C G (repeat and fade)
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.