Waiting
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Capo 2
Intro: (Palm muted w/quick short strums)
G
G
Lights go down, you try to not make a sound
Hearts collide, I still have plenty of time
Em Bm C
I'm like a child, a boy, a young man of twenty-three
Em Bm C
And I believe in us 'cause you believe in me, belive in me
G
And I'll wait for you in the dark
Em
Arms outstretched, comforting lover
C
My bones may be falling apart but
G
I'll wait for you come this summer
And I'll wait for you in the dark
Em
Arms outstretched, comforting lover
C
My bones may be falling apart but
G
I'll wait for you come this summer
G (-palm muted))
Lights go down, you try to not make a sound
Hearts collide, we still have plently of time
Em Bm C
I'm like a child, a boy, a young man of twenty-three
Em Bm C
And I believe in us 'cause you believe in me, belive in me
G
And I'll wait for you in the dark
Em
Arms outstretched, comforting lover
C
My bones may be falling apart but
G
I'll wait for you come this summer
And I'll wait for you in the dark
Em
Arms outstretched, comforting lover
C
My bones may be falling apart but
Bm
I'll wait for you come this summer
C Bm C Bm
So come close and I'll scream, just let me be me
C Bm C
And I'll fail to see, the dark skies aren't all that
G palm muting begins
dwell inside me
(G)
And I'll wait for you in the dark
Em
Arms outstretched, comforting lover
C
My bones may be falling apart but
G
I'll wait for you come this summer
And I'll wait for you in the dark
Em
Arms outstretched, comforting lover
C -once/mute
My bones may be falling apart but
(no chord) G
I'll wait for you come this summer
(G)
And I'll wait for you in the dark
Em
Arms outstretched, comforting lover
C
My bones may be falling apart but
G
I'll wait for you come this summer
And I'll wait for you in the dark
Em
Arms outstretched, comforting lover
C -once/mute
My bones may be falling apart
G -once
But you'll help put me back together
How to play Waiting
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 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.