Waste Time
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Capotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
Gadd2 F#m7 Bm7 Bbm7 Am7 Abmaj7 2x
[Verse 1]
Bbmaj7 Eb7 Em7b5 Ebdim7
I wake up with the sun beaming in my eyes
Bbmaj7 Eb7 Em7b5 Ebdim7
It’s a beautiful day and I’m feeling all right
Bbmaj7 E7 Em7b5 Ebdim7
Then I pick up my phone say I’ll get up in five
Bbmaj7 Eb7 Em7b5 Ebdim7
But when I check again, an hour’s gone by
[Pre-Chorus]
Em7 A7 F#m7 B7
Why do I even try?
[Verse 2]
Bbmaj7 Eb7 Em7b5 Ebdim7
Gotta catch up now, Gotta catch my train
Bbmaj7 Eb7 Em7b5 Ebdim7
And don’t you dare forget to grab that spare change
Bbmaj7 E7 Em7b5 Ebdim7
Can’t afford to be late and lose my pay
Bbmaj7 Eb7 Em7b5 Ebdim7
But in my rush, I drop a 20 on the ground somewhere anyway
[Pre-Chorus]
Em7 A7 F#m7 B7
Why do I even try?
[Chorus]
Gadd2 F#m7 Bm7 Bbm7 Am7 Abmaj7
How much time have I wasted trying to not waste time?
Gadd2 F#m7 Bm7 Bbm7 Am7 Abmaj7
How much time have I wasted trying to not waste time?
Gadd2 F#m7 Bm7
I’m pinching pennies just to drop a dollar
Bbm7 Am7 Abmaj7
Taking shortcuts just to lose it all
Gadd2 F#m7 Bm7
Counting out my wins and my losses
Bbm7 Am7 Abmaj7
Just to prove that, I’m worth my soul
[Verse 3]
Bbmaj7 Eb7 Em7b5 Ebdim7
We make plans to go out decide on eight
Bbmaj7 Eb7 Em7b5 Ebdim7
I’m stressing and nagging please don’t make us late
Bbmaj7 E7 Em7b5 Ebdim7
You say it’s supposed to be fun why are you acting this way?
Bbmaj7 Eb7 Em7b5 Ebdim7
Before it’s even begun, I’ve ruined my own date
[Pre-Chorus]
Em7 A7 F#m7 Bmin7
Why do I even try?
Em7 A7 F#m7 Bmin7
My ideal doesn’t strive not for love or for time
[Chorus]
Gadd2 F#m7 Bm7 Bbm7 Am7 Abmaj7
How much time have I wasted trying to not waste time?
Gadd2 F#m7 Bm7 Bbm7 Am7 Abmaj7
How much time have I wasted trying to not waste time?
Gadd2 F#m7 Bm7
I’m pinching pennies just to drop a dollar
Bbm7 Am7 Abmaj7
Taking shortcuts just to lose it all
Gadd2 F#m7 Bm7
Counting out my wins and my losses
Bbm7 Am7 Abmaj7
Just to prove that, I’m worth my soul
[Outro]
Gadd2 F#m7 Bm7 Bbm7 Am7 Abmaj7
I don’t wanna be afraid anymore
Gadd2 F#m7 Bm7 Bbm7 Am7 Abmaj7
I don’t wanna waste away anymore
Gadd2 F#m7 Bm7 Bbm7
I’ve learned to love just being with you
Am7 Abmaj7
It doesn’t matter if we get where we’re going to
Gadd2 F#m7 Bm7 Bbm7 Am7 Abmaj7
I've learned to love just being with you
Gmaj7
How to play Waste Time
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Gadd2. 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.