Waitin On Joe
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Waitin' On Joe - Steve Azar
I tried to write the chords as close as possible over the lyric but listen
to the CD for definite timing.
For this progression--> A E F#m E D just strum once on each chord.
***Capo 2 for the recorded key***
Intro: A E F#m E D E
A E F#m E D
Verse 1:
D E A E F#m E D
We're supposed to start work down on the river today
D E A E F#m E
And for Joe and me, it's some pretty good pay
D E F#m E D
Now I was countin' on him, to be at the dock by ten
Bm
A week's pay says he's still at home
D E
Cause the boy's in his own time zone, I'm
Chorus:
A E F#m E
Waitin' on Joe, what do you know
D A Bm E
Time flies fast and he is slower than a
A E F#m E D A
I told him over and over now don't you be late
Bm E
Oh but like always
D E
I'm just sittin' on go
A E F#m E D
And waitin' on Jo--------e
A E F#m E D
Verse 2:
D E A E F#m E D
Tow boats are leaving cause it don't care
D E A E F#m E
What's not on board and who's not there
D E F#m E D
Once that whistle blows, down the mighty river it rolls
Bm
Man if I could be more like that
D E
I'd get on with my life and never look back, instead of
CHORUS
A E F#m E D
Waitin on Joe
Bridge:
D F#m
And he's in a hurry, cause he's runnin behind
E C# D E
Now I'm not one to worry but I've got a real bad feeling this time
A E F#m E D
Oh oh oo------ooh
Verse 3:
D E A E F#m E D
Cause sirens are crying all through this town
D E A E F#m E
And one ole boy said, Joe never slowed down
D E F#m E D
It was that twelve o'clock train, so he didn't feel the pain
Bm
Lord I believe that my brother's all right
D E
Still I'm prayin' he'll just give me a sign
CHORUS
A E F#m E D
Waitin on Joe
A E F#m E D
How to play Waitin On Joe
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 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.