Wastin Away
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Music and Lyrics By: Darrell Gilliard of 18 Hertz
Wastin Away
Original Music & Lyrics
Note: This song uses the same chord structure only several different strumming patterns
and some chord reversals so listen to the song on Garageband.com
under band name 18 Hertz to get the feel for it. This song has a Nirvana kind of feel to it.
Em C A Em
Intro:
Em
My head is swollen
C
My arms are numb
A
I'm an off shade of white
Em
I really need some sun
Verse 1
Em
How did I ever get in here
C
How did I get into this hotel
A
It's not skillful planning
Em
That could have brought me into hell
Chorus: How the hell did I ever get into this hotel It's still not clear to me
I had no reservations and I didn't get in for free
Verse 3 How the hell do I get out of here There's a stupid revolving door
It keeps on spinning me around and around till I can't take it no more
Chorus: How the hell did I ever get so lost Why does loneliness have such costs
I sit around just wastin away Hoping for a better day
Bridge: The head clerk just told me to lighten up and have some fun
Easy for her to say since she's just 21
Verse 5 They won't let me out of here until I clean my room But Isn't that what maids are for
At least that's what I always though But I've been misinformed before
Vs 6 How the hell did I get into this hotel It's still not clear to me
I had no reservations that could have brought me here and nothings for free
Verse 7 You know when you think about it we're all probably dead and this is just purgatory
God's is looking down on us laughin before he brings us into glory
Verse 8 I'm in room 18 with all my new found friends And we're really enjoying life
At least that's what we pretend And it's what i tell my wife
Outro:
I can't sleep in satin sheets Without you by my side And all the touring in the world Won't keep me satisfied
How to play Wastin Away
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.