Waiting For Superman
View chords used in this chart
capo 2
Drop D Tuning
Chords relative to capo
-> Your G's root should be on the 7th fret
The submitted tabs are good if you need help with the fingerpicking.
The chords are actually just two static bass notes, moved up and down the neck.
G Em D
I asked you a question and I didn't need you to reply
G Em D
Is it getting heavy? But then I realize,
C G
It's getting he-eavy
Em D C G D
Well, I thought it was already as heavy as can be
G Em D
Is it overwhelming to use a cra-ane to crush a fly?
G Em D
It's a good time for Superman to lift the su-un into the sky
C G
'Cause it's getting he-eavy
Em D C G D
Hell, I thought it was already as heavy as can be
Em D C G
Tell everybody waiting for Superman
Em D C G
That they should try to hold on the best they can
Em D C G
He hasn't dropped them, forgot them or anything
Em D C G
It's just too heavy for a Superman to lift
G Em D
G Em D
C G
'Cause it's getting he-eavy
Em D C G D
Well, I thought it was already as heavy as can be
Em D C G
Tell everybody waiting for Superman
Em D C G
That they should try to hold on the best they can
Em D C G
He hasn't dropped them, forgot them or anything
Em D C G
It's just too heavy for Superman to do
G G
How to play Waiting For Superman
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 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.