When I'm Away
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Intro: F#
verse 1
F#
Living's too short
You are the watch while time is ticking
F#
I forgot how fast we move
Let's be efficient
D#m
Before I've got to go
Before I've got to go
F#
And when I get back
We'll make up all the time that we've been missing
F#
If you're in a slump
You better fix that posture, won't be long
D#m
Before I've got to go
Before I've got to go
Pre-Chorus
C#
You better wait, better wait
Better wait for me
C#
You better wait, better wait
Better wait for me
[Refrão]
F#
When I'm away
D#m B
You'll be all I ever think about
F#
When I come home
D#m B
You'll be all I ever talk about
F#
When I'm away
D#m B
You'll sing this song as you think of me
F# D#m
When I'm away, I'm away
B
Will you wait for me?
verse 2
F#
If you believe, if you believe
If you believe, then show
F#
Don't be afraid
I'm more than a shot in the dark
D#m
But, baby, I've got to know
Before I've got to go
F#
If you believe, if you believe
If you believe, then show
F#
Don't be short-sighted, blindsided
Before I get up, get up and go
D#m
Cause I've got to know
Before I've got to go
Pre-Chorus
C#
You better wait, better wait
Better wait for me
C#
You better wait, better wait
Better wait for me
[Refrão]
F#
When I'm away
D#m B
You'll be all I ever think about
F#
When I come home
D#m B
You'll be all I ever talk about
F#
When I'm away
D#m B
You'll sing this song as you think of me
F# D#m
When I'm away, I'm away
B
Will you wait for me?
F# D#m
Will you wait for me?
F#
Will you wait for me?
F#
When I'm away
D#m B
You'll be all I ever think about
F#
When I come home
D#m B
You'll be all I ever talk about
F#
When I'm away
D#m B
You'll sing this song as you think of me
F# D#m
When I'm away, I'm away
B
Will you wait for me?
F#
When I'm away
D#m B
You'll be all I ever think about
F#
When I come home
D#m B
You'll be all I ever talk about
F#
When I'm away
D#m B
You'll sing this song as you think of me
F# D#m
When I'm away, I'm away
B
Will you wait for me?
Outro
F# D#m B
How to play When I'm Away
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.