Weary Blues From Waiting
View chords used in this chart
Darrell Scott Weary Blues From Waiting written by Hank Williams
Tim O'Brien
F C7 F
F Eb F
Weary blues from waitin'
F G C7
Lord, I've been waitin' too long
F Eb F Bb
Weary blues have got me cryin'
F C7 F
Oh, sweet mamma won't you please come home
F Bb F
The wind whips 'round my window
Bb F
But it can't chill this heart
Bb F Dm
God knows it died the day you left
F C7
My dream world fell a part
F Eb F
Weary blues from waitin'
F G C7
Lord, I've been waitin' too long
F Eb F Bb
Weary blues have got me cryin'
F C7 F
Oh, sweet mamma won't you please come home
SOLO
F Bb F
Thru tears I watch young lovers
Bb F
As they go driftin by
Bb F
I think of all the things that might have been
C7 F
God forgive me if I cry
F Eb F
Weary blues from waitin'
F G C7
Lord, I've been waitin' too long
F Eb F Bb
Weary blues have got me cryin'
F C7 F
Oh, sweet mamma won't you please come home
F Eb F Bb
Weary blues have got me cryin'
F C7 F
Oh, sweet mamma won't you please come home
From Tim O'Brien & Darrell Scott 'Real Time'
Howdy Skies Records 2000
Acuff Rose/Hiriam Music (BMI)
How to play Weary Blues From Waiting
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.