Waiting For The Day
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[Intro] A F6 G A
A F6 G (let it ring for 2 bars)
Verse A F6 G A
A F6 G A
Fmaj7 Em Dm Bbmaj7
F G A A
A F6 G A
I guess I had no reason, talking to you that way
A F6 G A
It's just so unexpected, seeing you here today
Fmaj7 Em Dm Bbmaj7
Why now? Has it been long enough for all the hurt to fade?
F G A
Oh, how I'm waiting for the day
A F6 G A
I guess I had no business, asking who you're hanging 'round
A F6 G A
You like to keep your secrets, it's a lesson I've learnt now
Fmaj7 Em Dm Bbmaj7
But don't act like I feel nothing for you and everything's OK
F G A
Oh, how I'm waiting for the day
Bridge F#m D C#m F#m
G G F#m F#m
F#m D C#m F#m
G G E (let it ring)
F#m D C#m F#m
Seems that you've been kind enough to spare my innocence
G F#m
And let me keep my illusions safe from harm
F#m D C#m F#m
To think when friends reveal the truth I'd leap to your defence
G E
Strange the way the cruelest cuts have come
A F6 G A
It's late I guess I'll be going, but don't expect me to wish you well
A F6 G A
There's too much gone between us, whatever's left now I can't tell
Fmaj7 Em Dm Bbmaj7
But I know, there'll be a time when I won't crumble like today
Fmaj7 Em Dm Bbmaj7
No I, won't feel like screaming out should I see you glance my way
Fmaj7 Em Dm Bbmaj7 Em
Yes I might find some bright new future that you can't steal away
F G A
Oh, how I'm waiting for the day
Play F G A x 15
How to play Waiting For The Day
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.