Waiting For The Winter
View chords used in this chart
In the bridge I’ve included what they play live, but you can also play the verse chords
twice instead.
[Intro]
Em* Em** Bm* Em*
C* C** Bm* Em*
Em C G D
Em C G D
[Verse 1]
Em C G
Six weeks gone and not a word
D Em C
This means the end
G D
I never should have held up hope
Em C G
I know you don't want to encourage me
D Em G
For that's the worst thing
C D
That you could do, and now
[Chorus]
C D
I'm waiting for the winter
Em G
Hoping for the rain
C D
I wanna just forget you
G
And start my life again
C D
Waiting for the winter
Em G
Hoping for the rain
C D
I never wanna see you
G
Ever again
Em C G D
Em C G D
[Verse 2]
Em C G
I shiver and recall the way you sighed
D Em
The day we said goodbye
C G D
With your relief you couldn't hide
Em C G
And I know you'll forget about
D Em
The things that I despair about
C G D
They never meant a thing to you
[Chorus]
C D
Waiting for the winter
Em G
Hoping for the rain
C D
I wanna just forget you
G
And start my life again
C D
Waiting for the winter
Em G
Hoping for the rain
C D
I never wanna see you
G
Ever again
Em C G D
Em C G D
[Bridge]
C* C**
I am tired
D* D**
I am empty
C* C**
I am older
D* D**
My temper is shorter
C* C** C* C**
I am changing
D* D** D* D**
I am harder
C* C** C* C**
I am bitter
D* D** D* D**
To the bone
And now
[Chorus]
C D
I’m waiting for the winter
Em G
Hoping for the rain
C D
I wanna just forget you
G
And start my life again
C D
Waiting for the winter
Em G
Hoping for the rain
C D
I never wanna see you
G
Ever again
C D
Everywhere I see your face (here)
Em G
Everywhere I can't escape (it)
C D
Got to wait until the winter
G
Until it's blurred, it's gone away
Em
How to play Waiting For The Winter
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 Em. 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.