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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 C

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Reggae / Ska Theme: Longing / Distance Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments (Keyboard Melody)
  Cmaj7   Fmaj7   Cmaj7   Fmaj7

Hook
Cmaj7I Don't Wanna Wait In VainFmaj7 For Your Love,  I DonCmaj7't Wanna Wait In Vain For YoFmaj7ur Love

Verse 1
Cmaj7   From The Very First Time I PlacedFmaj7 My Eyes On You, Girl
Cmaj7   My Heart Says, "Follow Through"   Fmaj7​
Cmaj7   But I Know Now That I'm Way DowFmaj7n On Your Line  But The WaiCmaj7tin' Feel Is Fine                Fmaj7​

Verse 2
Cmaj7   So, Don't Treat Me Like A PuppeFmaj7t On A String   'Cause ICmaj7 Know How To Do My Thing               Fmaj7​
Cmaj7   Don't Talk To Me, As If YFmaj7ou Think I'm Dumb     I WannCmaj7a Know When You're Gonna Come                 Fmaj7​

Hook
See, I Cmaj7Don't Wanna Wait In Vain FoFmaj7r Your Love,  I Don't Cmaj7Wanna Wait In Vain For YouFmaj7r Love

Bridge
'Cause It's   SFmaj7ummer G7Is Here, I'm SEm7till Waiting Dm7There
  Fmaj7 WinteG7r Is Here, And Em7I'm Still WaiDm7ting There

Guitar Solo
  Cmaj7   Fmaj7   Cmaj7   Fmaj7
  Cmaj7   Fmaj7   Cmaj7   Fmaj7

Verse 3
Like I Said  "ICmaj7t's Been Three Years Since I'm Knockin' On YouFmaj7r Door"
Cmaj7   And I Still Can Knock Some More    Fmaj7  Ooh Cmaj7Girl, Ooh Girl, Is ItFmaj7 Feasible?
I Wanna Know Now,   For I TCmaj7o Knock Some More Ya See, In LFmaj7ife I Know Cmaj7There's Lots Of Fmaj7Grief
Cmaj7   But Your Love Is My RelieFmaj7f      TCmaj7ears In My Eyes Burn, Tears IFmaj7n My Eyes Burn
While I'm WaCmaj7iting, While I'm Waiting For My Turn          Fmaj7​

Hook
See, I Cmaj7Don't Wanna Wait In Vain FoFmaj7r Your Love,  I Don't Cmaj7Wanna Wait In Vain For YouFmaj7r Love
Cmaj7I Don't Wanna Wait In VainFmaj7 For Your Love,  I DonCmaj7't Wanna Wait In Vain For YoFmaj7ur Love
Cmaj7I Don't Wanna Wait In VainFmaj7 For Your Love

Outro Fade Out
Oh, I Cmaj7Don't Wanna, I Don't Wanna, I Don't Wanna, I Don't Wanna
Fmaj7I Don't Wanna Wait In Vain
No, I Cmaj7Don't Wanna, I Don't Wanna, I Don't Wanna, I Don't Wanna
Fmaj7I Don't Wanna Wait In Vain, No I
Cmaj7I Don't Wanna, I Don't Wanna (No I) I Don't Wanna, I Don't Wanna
Fmaj7I Don't Wanna Wait In Vain
No, No, No, I, No I (I Don't Cmaj7Wanna, I Don't Wanna, I Don't Wanna, I Don't Wanna
Fmaj7I Don't Wanna Wait In Vain)
It's Your Love Cmaj7That I'm Waiting On (I Don't Wanna[X4])
It's My Love Fmaj7That You're Running From (I Don't Wanna Wait In Vain)
It's Your Love ThatCmaj7 I'm Waiting On (I Don't Wanna[X4])
It's My Love Fmaj7That You're Running From (I Don't Wanna Wait In Vain)
Also available in: Abmaj7 (Original) D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Waiting In Vain?

The chords for Waiting In Vain are: Cmaj7, Fmaj7, G7, Em7, Dm7

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: Cmaj7, Fmaj7, G7, Em7, Dm7

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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