Waiting Again
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Intro
D A D
[Verso 1]
D G D G
Turn on the lights before you go
D
I want to watch you close the door
A
I want to know just how you hold yourself
D
When I'm not with you anymore
[Verso 2]
D7 G
Leave the lights on when you go
D
I want to watch you walk away
A
Oh, though it hurts to be alone
D
I'm so much better off this way
[Verso 3]
F#7 G
When they're on again, I see
Em7 G F#7
How long I'd been there in the dark
G Em
How every time I thought you near
G F#7
You were already gone
[Ponte]
G F#7
And I was waiting for you
G F#7
Waiting for you
G F#7
Waiting for you
Interlude
E C7 B7 Em E7 G7 F#7 Bm
[Verso 4]
F#m G
So leave the lights on when you say goodbye
D
I want to know you're gone for good this time
A G
If you return, you'll see the lights inside
A D
But I won't be hom
G A D
No, I won't be home
G A D
Oh, I won't be hom
How to play Waiting Again
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.