Why Do I Wait
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D F#m G A
I can lose a day
D F#m G A
In a gothic maze
D F#m G A
Why do I wait when I know you've got a lover?
D F#m G A
Barcelona crush
D F#m G A
Half-capped in the sun
D F#m G A
Why do I wait when I know you've got a lover?
D F#m G A
The hands flail up in the clouds
D F#m G A
I am their king with the chemical crown
D F#m G A
Why do I wait, do I pace a figure-eight
D F#m G A
Ain't it easy to decide to go?
D F#m G A
On stage I soak it in
D F#m G A
And then I wring it out
D F#m G A
Why do I wait when I know you've got a lover?
D F#m G A
I'm floating over the crowd
D F#m G A
I'm crashing on your couch
D F#m G A
Why do I wait when I know you've got a lover?
D F#m G A
Wasn't it crazy, the flooded city
D F#m G A
Caught eyes on a bridge like a sick cliche
D F#m G A
We saw the city float on and degrade
D F#m G A
I wrote my name on your arm and it stayed
How to play Why Do I Wait
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 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.