Waiting For A Friend
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Intro: E A E A E A E E
VERSE I:
A A7 E A E E
The night is when the ghosts all come out
A A7 E A E E
Playing with my head, spin it all around
A E
This room is like a prison cell, I'm all by myself
B X E A E E
I'm waiting for my friend to come and break me out
VERSE II:
A A7 E A E E
You left me today lying on the floor
A A7 E A E E
I wanted you to stay, it seems you wanted it more
A E
This bed is like a prison cell, cause I'm all by myself
B X E A E E
Still waiting for my friend to come and break me out
Bridge:
A B Asus2 A B Asus2
And there's stone cold bars on my door for this stone cold heart
E A E E
VERSE III:
A A7 E A E E
Some people say life is like a ride
A A7 E A E E
Take it day by day, never knowing why
A E
My head is like a prison cell, I'm all by myself
B C#m
I'm waiting for my friend to come and break me out
B E A E E
Still waiting for my friend to come and break me out
How to play Waiting For A Friend
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 E. 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.