Waiter
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Intro
A little off the top
Am F G F
[Verso 1]
F Am G
Swear this place comes alive when its empty
F Am G
And this guy whos bringing drinks feels like a friend
F Am7 G
I havent moved half an inch since you left me
F Am G
Cause nobodys gonna ask me where Ive been
F Am G
I can still feel your hands around my shoulders
F Am G
So I wish I knew how to shed my skin
F Am G
I might stay here tonight and call it closure
F Am G
With my head down on the table at the end
F Am G
Cause nobodys gonna ask me where Ive been
[Refrão]
N.C. F Am
So I said waiter
G Em F Am
Can I stay here longer close a little later
G Em F Am
Cause Ive got bones to pick with Mother Nature
G
And you listen well
Em
I got no one else
F Am
Just a couple of strangers
G Em F
So waiter, dont you close me out
Am G
Wah ah ah ah
Em F
Mmm, dont you close me out
Am G Em
Wah ah ah ah
[Verso 2]
F Am G
Theres a heart on the seat right across me
F Am G
Where you sat every time we came in
F Am G
Aint it strange how we fade before the sharpie
F Am G
I guess no matter when it starts it always ends
F Am G
Cause nobodys gonna ask me where Ive been
[Refrão]
N.C. F Am
So I said waiter
G Em F Am
Can I stay here longer close a little later
G Em F Am
Cause Ive got bones to pick with Mother Nature
G
And you listen well
Em
I got no one else
F Am
Just a couple of strangers
G Em F
So waiter, dont you close me out
Am G
Wah ah ah ah
Em F
Mmm, dont you close me out
Am G Em
Wah ah ah ah
[Refrão]
F Am
So I said waiter
G Em F Am
Can I stay here longer close a little later
G N.C. F Am
Cause Ive got bones to pick with Mother Nature
G
And you listen well
Em
I got no one else
F Am
Just a couple of strangers
G Em F
So waiter, dont you close me out
Am G
Wah ah ah ah
Em F
Mmm, dont you close me out
Am G Em
Wah ah ah ah
Outro
G Em F Am G Em
So waiter, dont you close me out
F Am G
How to play Waiter
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.