What Are You Waiting For
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D E A
Sometimes I get that overwhelming feeling
D E A
So sad, the faces on tv
D
If I tried to make a difference
E A
Would it help anyway?
D E F#m
But then I stop and to myself I say
D A
So you wanna change the world?
E F#m
What are you waiting for?
D A
Say you´re gonna start right now
E F#m
What are you waiting for?
D
It only takes one voice
E D
So come on now and shout it out
E
Give a little more
D
What are you waiting for?
D E A
Sometimes, I feel a little helpless
D E A
Seems like I can't do a thing
D
But anything is possible
E A
Just you wait and see
D E F#m
Good things happen, if you just believe
D A
So you wanna change the world?
E F#m
What are you waiting for?
D A
Say you´re gonna start right now
E F#m
What are you waiting for?
D
It only takes one voice
E D
So come on now and shout it out
E
Give a little more, what are you waiting
C G D A
Someday, somehow. I'm gonna take that step
C G D
Cause time is tickin' away
C G
Right here, right now
D A
Before it's too late
C G E
I'm gonna face tomorrow today
( F#m D A E )
F#m D A E
Don't wait!
F#m D A
So you wanna change the world?
E F#m
What are you waiting for?
D A
Say you´re gonna start right now
E F#m
What are you waiting for?
D
It only takes one voice
E D
So come on now and shout it out
E
Give a little more
F#m D A E
What are you waiting
How to play What Are You Waiting For
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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.