Waste My Time
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[Verso 1]
E G#m
Runnin' with you it's like we're in a memory
C#m A
That we'll try to forget when you grow up and leave
E G#m
Walkin' slow because the time's been running far
C#m A
Maybe I should grow up, leave you with a scar
[Pré-Refrão]
E
You say "I love you" with an accent
G#m
Then I pretend like nothing happened
C#m
Tell me, won't you miss Manhattan?
A
And even though this is pointless
Am
And even though this is hopeless
[Refrão]
F#m B
I just wanna waste my time
E C#m
And I just wanna waste your time
F#m B
We can do anything you like
E C#m
We can talk all night (ooooh)
[Verso 2]
E
I'm unsure of you because I know you'll leave
G#m
You say you love me but I whisper "I don't believe"
C#m
Stopping moments cause I can't let it be true
A
This is going nowhere but I love wasting my time with you
[Pré-Refrão]
E
You say "I love you" with an accent
G#m
Then I pretend like nothing happened
C#m
Tell me, won't you miss Manhattan?
A
And even though this is pointless
Am
And even though this is hopeless
[Refrão]
F#m B
I just wanna waste my time
C#m E
And I just wanna waste your time
F#m B
We can do anything you like
C#m E
We can talk all night (ooooh)
F#m B
Just waste my time
C#m E
Waste your time
[Pré-Refrão]
F#m B
You say "I love you" with an accent
E C#m
And then I look away and act like nothing happened
F#m B
Tell me honestly, will you miss seeing Manhattan?
A
And even though this is pointless
Am
And even though this is hopeless
[Refrão]
F#m B
I just wanna waste my time
E C#m
And I just wanna waste your time
F#m B
We can do anything you like
E
We can talk all night
C#m
I'll pretend you're mine
Just waste my time
F#m
Waste
(My darling you have one life)
(And time will fly so)
B
My time
E
Waste
(You should be wise)
(For you I'd happily waste mine)
C#m
Your time
(You have one life)
F#m
Waste, waste
(And time will fly so)
B
My time
E
Waste
(You should be wise)
(For you I'd happily waste mine)
C#m
Your time
How to play Waste My Time
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.