Waiting At The Gate
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[Intro ]
Em C G D
[Verso 1]
Em C
Your coats still hangin by the back door,
G D
Dust on the shoes you used to wear,
Em C
I set one extra plate on the table,
G D
Talk to your empty chair.
[Refrão]
Em
Im waiting at the gate,
Em Em
My hearts your only guide,
C
A lantern in the dark,
C C
A place for you inside,
G
Until you find your way,
G G
My arms are open wide,
D
Im waiting at the gate,
Em
Where all our tears have dried.
Interlude
Em Cmaj7 G D
[Verso 2]
Em C
The neighbours changed the whole street faded,
G D
Your chalk marks linger on the garden wall,
Em C
Every night I trace each crooked circle,
G D
Praying you still hear me call.
[Refrão]
Em
Im waiting at the gate,
Em Em
My hearts your only guide,
C
A lantern in the dark,
C C
A place for you inside,
G
Until you find your way,
G G
My arms are open wide,
D
Im waiting at the gate,
Em
Where all our tears have dried.
Interlude
Em Cmaj7 D Em
Oooh . . .
D C D Em
Oooh . . .
[Ponte]
Cmaj7
Any day now,
D Em Em
Ill see your face,
Cmaj7
Ill stand right here,
Em D D
Ill hold this place.
[Refrão]
Em
Im waiting at the gate,
Em Em
My hearts your only guide,
C
A lantern in the dark,
C C
A place for you inside,
G
Until you find your way,
G G
My arms are open wide,
D
Im waiting at the gate,
Em Em
Where all our tears have dried,
Outro
Cmaj7
Hmmm . . .,
G
Hmmm . . .
D D
Hmmm . . .
Em
How to play Waiting At The Gate
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.