Wasted
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D Dmaj7
If you had eyes like golden crowns and
Badd9 Dsus G
diamonds in your fingertips you'd waste it.
F-open Em A
D Dmaj7 Badd9
Dsus G
If shining wisdom passed your lips and traveled to the ears of God, you'll waste it.
F-open Em A
D Dmaj7 Badd9
that’s why I hate that you’re overrated most revered and
Dsus G
Celebrated because you'll waste it.
F-open Em A
Chorus:
Bm A D Bm
But then again, it's good to get a call
Em A
Now and then
D Bm
just to say hello
Em A
Have I said
D Bm
I hate to see you go?
Em A Riff
I hate to see you go.
Verse 2:
D Dmaj7 Badd9
Dsus G
But every time you close a door and nothing opens in it's place you've wasted.
F-open Em A
D Dmaj7
Dsus
And when you speak the words you know to those who know the words themselves
G
you're wasted.
F-open Em A
D Dmaj7
You're such a classic waste of cool
Badd9 Dsus
so afraid to break the rules
G
in all the wrong places
F-open Em A
Chorus:
Bm A D Bm
But then again, it's good to get a call
Em A
Now and then
D Bm
just to say hello
Em A
Have I said
D Bm
I hate to see you go?
Em A Riff
I hate to see you go.
D Dmaj7 Badd9 Dsus
F-open Em A
singin' do do dodododo dodododo
D Dmaj7 Badd9 Dsus G
singin' do do dodododo dodododo
How to play Wasted
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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.