Waiting For The Dawn
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Intro: F# Ebm
F#
Lately I’ve been so lonely.
Ebm
Don’t know why, but I think that it’s cause of you.
F#
It’s true.
I chase the time. I remember the old days.
Ebm F#
I pretend that I can still be who I am and not be excommunicated.
(By society that is.)
I told you twice, I love you. I still do.
Ebm
Time don’t lie, he says that Love it ain't easy.
F#
The road is long and arduous.
Eb F#
But oh, I think you know why we came here and what we are fighting for.
Ooh oh oh oh oh oh.
Sometimes I go a wanderin’.
Eb
It seems like I always get stuck in my head.
F#
I become the hermit.
Waiting for the dawn to come now.
Ebm F#
Waiting for the light to get me high and guide me home.
Ooh oh oh.
Eb F#
Singing Oh, I think you know why we came here and what we are fighting for.
Ooh oh oh oh oh oh.
Lately I’m not so lonely.
Eb
I know why. I think that it’s cause of you.
F#
It's true.
How to play Waiting For The Dawn
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#. 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.