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Waiting In Vain

Bob Marley & The Wailers

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Waiting In Vain by Bob Marley & The Wailers in the key of A

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Reggae / Ska Theme: Longing / Distance Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments (Keyboard Melody)
  Amaj7   Dmaj7   Amaj7   Dmaj7

Hook
Amaj7I Don't Wanna Wait In VainDmaj7 For Your Love,  I DonAmaj7't Wanna Wait In Vain For YoDmaj7ur Love

Verse 1
Amaj7   From The Very First Time I PlacedDmaj7 My Eyes On You, Girl
Amaj7   My Heart Says, "Follow Through"   Dmaj7​
Amaj7   But I Know Now That I'm Way DowDmaj7n On Your Line  But The WaiAmaj7tin' Feel Is Fine                Dmaj7​

Verse 2
Amaj7   So, Don't Treat Me Like A PuppeDmaj7t On A String   'Cause IAmaj7 Know How To Do My Thing               Dmaj7​
Amaj7   Don't Talk To Me, As If YDmaj7ou Think I'm Dumb     I WannAmaj7a Know When You're Gonna Come                 Dmaj7​

Hook
See, I Amaj7Don't Wanna Wait In Vain FoDmaj7r Your Love,  I Don't Amaj7Wanna Wait In Vain For YouDmaj7r Love

Bridge
'Cause It's   SDmaj7ummer E7Is Here, I'm SC#m7till Waiting TBm7here
  Dmaj7 WinteE7r Is Here, And C#m7I'm Still WaitBm7ing There

Guitar Solo
  Amaj7   Dmaj7   Amaj7   Dmaj7
  Amaj7   Dmaj7   Amaj7   Dmaj7

Verse 3
Like I Said  "IAmaj7t's Been Three Years Since I'm Knockin' On YouDmaj7r Door"
Amaj7   And I Still Can Knock Some More    Dmaj7  Ooh Amaj7Girl, Ooh Girl, Is ItDmaj7 Feasible?
I Wanna Know Now,   For I TAmaj7o Knock Some More Ya See, In LDmaj7ife I Know Amaj7There's Lots Of Dmaj7Grief
Amaj7   But Your Love Is My RelieDmaj7f      TAmaj7ears In My Eyes Burn, Tears IDmaj7n My Eyes Burn
While I'm WaAmaj7iting, While I'm Waiting For My Turn          Dmaj7​

Hook
See, I Amaj7Don't Wanna Wait In Vain FoDmaj7r Your Love,  I Don't Amaj7Wanna Wait In Vain For YouDmaj7r Love
Amaj7I Don't Wanna Wait In VainDmaj7 For Your Love,  I DonAmaj7't Wanna Wait In Vain For YoDmaj7ur Love
Amaj7I Don't Wanna Wait In VainDmaj7 For Your Love

Outro Fade Out
Oh, I Amaj7Don't Wanna, I Don't Wanna, I Don't Wanna, I Don't Wanna
Dmaj7I Don't Wanna Wait In Vain
No, I Amaj7Don't Wanna, I Don't Wanna, I Don't Wanna, I Don't Wanna
Dmaj7I Don't Wanna Wait In Vain, No I
Amaj7I Don't Wanna, I Don't Wanna (No I) I Don't Wanna, I Don't Wanna
Dmaj7I Don't Wanna Wait In Vain
No, No, No, I, No I (I Don't Amaj7Wanna, I Don't Wanna, I Don't Wanna, I Don't Wanna
Dmaj7I Don't Wanna Wait In Vain)
It's Your Love Amaj7That I'm Waiting On (I Don't Wanna[X4])
It's My Love Dmaj7That You're Running From (I Don't Wanna Wait In Vain)
It's Your Love ThatAmaj7 I'm Waiting On (I Don't Wanna[X4])
It's My Love Dmaj7That You're Running From (I Don't Wanna Wait In Vain)
Also available in: Abmaj7 (Original) C D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Waiting In Vain?

The chords for Waiting In Vain are: Amaj7, Dmaj7, E7, C#m7, Bm7

What is the original key of Waiting In Vain?

The original key is Abmaj7.

What is the difficulty of playing Waiting In Vain?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Waiting In Vain in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Waiting In Vain be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Waiting In Vain on ukulele?

Chord Waiting In Vain can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Waiting In Vain?

Waiting In Vain uses 5 chords: Amaj7, Dmaj7, E7, C#m7, Bm7

What is the easiest way to play Waiting In Vain?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Waiting In Vain released in?

Waiting In Vain was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Waiting In Vain?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Waiting In Vain to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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