Waiting For The Rain
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G Bm
I'm waiting for the rain
D Em
I'm bracing for the thunder
D/F# Bm/G
A twig that wouldn't sway
A
In the wind
G Bm
Awaken from a dream
D Em
Arising from a slumber
D/F# Bm/G
I'm far away from home
A
On my own
Dm C
Hear my yearning
Am Bb
See the crimson flame
Dm
Like a ruby
Eb
It's the hope
F
In my eye
Eb
If you go away
And I don't see you anymore
Dm
I still wouldn't sway
But I'd be
Gm F
Missing you
C
Now don't be afraid
Bb
You the flower couldn't sting
Dm
You can hide in my shade
G
Or maybe I
F
Could I be safe
D/A
In yours?
G Bm
A moment left to bloom
D Em
I wither by the morning
D/F# Bm/G
Can we be staying here
A
For a while
Dm C
Hear my yearning
Am Bb
See my raging light
Dm Eb
It's my token that we won't
F
Say goodbye
Eb
If you go away
And I don't see you anymore
Dm
I still wouldn't sway
But I'd be
Gm F
Missing you
C
Now don't be afraid
Bb
You the flower couldn't sting
Dm
You can hide in my shade
G
Or maybe I
Eb
Would go away
And I don't see you anymore
Dm
I still wouldn't sway
But I'd be
Gm F
Missing you
C
Now don't be afraid
Bb
We are lasting yet awhile
Dm
I will give you a day
G
Or maybe I
F
Could I have one
D/A
Of yours?
G Bm
I'm waiting for the rain
How to play Waiting For The Rain
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.