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Waiting In Vain

Bob Marley

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Waiting In Vain by Bob Marley

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Reggae / Ska Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
CHORD DIAGRAMS :
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  Abmaj7 Dbmaj7/Ab  Db     Eb     Cm7    Bbm7

Eadgbe  Eadgbe  Eadgbe  Eadgbe  Eadgbe  Eadgbe
Xx6543  Xx6564  X46664  X68886  X35343  X13121

Intro
Abmaj7 Dbmaj7(x2)

Chorus
Abmaj7 I Don't Wanna Wait InDbmaj7 Vain For Your Love.
Abmaj7 I Don't Wanna Wait InDbmaj7 Vain For Your Love.

Verse
Abmaj7 From The Very First Time IDbmaj7 Rest My Eyes On You, Girl,
Abmaj7 My Heart Says FollowDbmaj7 Through.
Abmaj7 But I Know, Now, That I'mDbmaj7 Way Down On Your Line,
Abmaj7 But The Waitin' Feel IsDbmaj7 Fine.
Abmaj7 In Life, I KnowDbmaj7, There's Lots Of Grief,
Abmaj7 But Your Love Is My ReDbmaj7-Lief.
Abmaj7 Tears In My Eyes Burn,Dbmaj7 Tears In My Eyes Burn,
While I'm Abmaj7Waiting, While I'm Waiting For MyDbmaj7 Turn. See...

Chorus
Abmaj7 I Don't Wanna Wait InDbmaj7 Vain For Your Love.
Abmaj7 I Don't Wanna Wait InDbmaj7 Vain For Your Love.

'Cos WinDbtersEb GoneCm7, SprinBbm7g Is Her.
DbSummerEbtime,Cm7 WaitiBbm7ng There.

Verse
Abmaj7 It's Been Three Years Since I'mDbmaj7 Knockin' On Your Door,
Abmaj7 And I Still Can Knock SomeDbmaj7 More.
Abmaj7 Ooh Girl, Ooh Girl,Dbmaj7 Is It Feasible, (I Wanna Know Now),
Abmaj7 For I To Knock SomeDbmaj7 More?

Abmaj7 So Don't Treat Me Like ADbmaj7 Puppet On A String,
Abmaj7 'Cos I Know How To Do MyDbmaj7 Thing.
Abmaj7 Don't Talk To Me AsDbmaj7 If You Think I'm Dumb,
Abmaj7 I Wanna Know When You're GonnaDbmaj7 Come. See...

Chorus
Abmaj7 I Don't Wanna Wait InDbmaj7 Vain For Your Love.
Abmaj7 I Don't Wanna Wait InDbmaj7 Vain For Your Love.
Abmaj7 I Don't Wanna Wait InDbmaj7 Vain For Your Love.
Abmaj7 I Don't Wanna Wait InDbmaj7 Vain For Your Love.
Abmaj7 I Don't Wanna Wait InDbmaj7 Vain For Your Love,

(Fades Here, The Next Lines Are On The Record, So I Like Playing Them, But To Match The Recording, Stop Here)

Outro
It's Your Abmaj7Love That I'm Waiting On,

It's My Dbmaj7Love That You're Running From.
It's Jah Abmaj7Love That I'm Waiting On,
It's Me Dbmaj7Love That You're Running From.

(Fade)
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FAQ

What are the chords for Waiting In Vain?

The chords for Waiting In Vain are: Abmaj7, Dbmaj7/Ab, Db, Eb, Cm7, Bbm7, Dbmaj7

What is the original key of Waiting In Vain?

The original key is Ab.

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 7 chords: Abmaj7, Dbmaj7/Ab, Db, Eb, Cm7, Bbm7, Dbmaj7

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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