What Are You Waiting For
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verse 1
Em G
The sidewalk is empty
C D
We're standing all alone here
Em D G C | C D |
The street light casts a glow on your face
Em G
I wish I was so much braver
C D
Maybe if you were bra - ver too
Em D G C
This would all be up to you
[Refrão]
Am G
What are you waiting for?
Em D
Why don't you move in closer?
Am G
What are you waiting for?
Em D
Don't leave me standing on my own
Am G
You're making me insecure
Em D
Prove me wrong and win me over
C G/B D
What are you waiting for?
verse 2
Em G
It's raining, I'm aching
C D
for you as my shel - ter
Em D G Cmaj9
Take me in and keep me safe
Em G
I guess I want you 'cause I can't have you
C D
Who decided all these rules
Em D G C
When it's only up to you?
[Refrão]
Am G
What are you waiting for?
Em D
Why don't you move in closer?
Am G
What are you waiting for?
Em D
Don't leave me standing on my own
Am G
You're making me insecure
Em D
Prove me wrong and win me over
C G/B D
What are you waiting for?
BRIDGE
Cmaj9
Here I go again
Em
This is where I stand, yeah
G D
There is nothing you can lose
[Refrão]
Am G
What are you waiting for?
Em D
Why don't you move in closer?
Am G
What are you waiting for?
Em D
Don't leave me standing on my own
Am G
You're making me insecure
Em D
Prove me wrong and win me over
C G D
What are you waiting for?
Am G
What are you waiting for?
Em D
Why don't you move in closer?
Am G
What are you waiting for?
Em D
Don't leave me standing on my own
Am G
You're making me insecure
Em D
Prove me wrong and win me over
C G/B D
What are you waiting for?
OUTRO
Em G
It's raining, I'm aching
C D
for you as my shel - ter
Em D G Cmaj9
Take me in and keep me safe
How to play What Are You Waiting For
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 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.