Waste The Day
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[Intro: ]D G Em A (2x) -> hold A
D G
The streets are all busy
Em A
And we're still in bed
D G
We should be up working
Em A
But we're lying here instead
Em A
I look outside, the weather's fine
Em A
For playing music, and drinking wine
D G Em A
I could waste the day with you
D
I could slip away
G Em A
Into another dimension
Em A
What a perfect way,
Em A
to spend the day,
D G Em A
with you
D G
Let's walk to the cafe
Em A
And sit in the sun
D G
And read all the papers
Em A
And watch everyone
Em A
Cause life is short, and life is sweet
Em A
And sometimes you've just got to set yourself free
D G Em A
I could waste the day with you
D
I could slip away
G Em A
Into another dimension
Em A
What a perfect way,
Em A
to spend the day,
D
with you
D G Em A (5x) A
You...
D G Em A
I could waste the day with you
D
I could slip away
G Em A
Into another dimension
Em A
What a perfect way,
Em A
to spend the day,
Em A
Yeah what a perfect way,
Em A
to spend the day,
D
with you
D G Em A (4x) -> then end on D
YOU....
How to play Waste The Day
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.