Chordyes

Waiting In Vain

Bob Marley

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Waiting In Vain by Bob Marley in the key of C

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Reggae / Ska Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
CHORD DIAGRAMS :
---------------

  Cmaj7 Fmaj7/C  F     G     Em7    Dm7

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

Intro
Cmaj7 Fmaj7(x2)

Chorus
Cmaj7 I Don't Wanna Wait IFmaj7n Vain For Your Love.
Cmaj7 I Don't Wanna Wait IFmaj7n Vain For Your Love.

Verse
Cmaj7 From The Very First Time Fmaj7I Rest My Eyes On You, Girl,
Cmaj7 My Heart Says FolloFmaj7w Through.
Cmaj7 But I Know, Now, That I'Fmaj7m Way Down On Your Line,
Cmaj7 But The Waitin' Feel IFmaj7s Fine.
Cmaj7 In Life, I KnoFmaj7w, There's Lots Of Grief,
Cmaj7 But Your Love Is My RFmaj7e-Lief.
Cmaj7 Tears In My Eyes BurnFmaj7, Tears In My Eyes Burn,
While I'm Cmaj7Waiting, While I'm Waiting For MFmaj7y Turn. See...

Chorus
Cmaj7 I Don't Wanna Wait IFmaj7n Vain For Your Love.
Cmaj7 I Don't Wanna Wait IFmaj7n Vain For Your Love.

'Cos WinFterGs GoEm7ne, SprDm7ing Is Her.
FSummeGrtimEm7e, WaiDm7ting There.

Verse
Cmaj7 It's Been Three Years Since I'Fmaj7m Knockin' On Your Door,
Cmaj7 And I Still Can Knock SomFmaj7e More.
Cmaj7 Ooh Girl, Ooh GirlFmaj7, Is It Feasible, (I Wanna Know Now),
Cmaj7 For I To Knock SomFmaj7e More?

Cmaj7 So Don't Treat Me Like Fmaj7A Puppet On A String,
Cmaj7 'Cos I Know How To Do MFmaj7y Thing.
Cmaj7 Don't Talk To Me AFmaj7s If You Think I'm Dumb,
Cmaj7 I Wanna Know When You're GonnFmaj7a Come. See...

Chorus
Cmaj7 I Don't Wanna Wait IFmaj7n Vain For Your Love.
Cmaj7 I Don't Wanna Wait IFmaj7n Vain For Your Love.
Cmaj7 I Don't Wanna Wait IFmaj7n Vain For Your Love.
Cmaj7 I Don't Wanna Wait IFmaj7n Vain For Your Love.
Cmaj7 I Don't Wanna Wait IFmaj7n 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 Cmaj7Love That I'm Waiting On,

It's My Fmaj7Love That You're Running From.
It's Jah Cmaj7Love That I'm Waiting On,
It's Me Fmaj7Love That You're Running From.

(Fade)
Also available in: Ab (Original) D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Waiting In Vain?

The chords for Waiting In Vain are: Cmaj7, Fmaj7/C, F, G, Em7, Dm7, Fmaj7

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: Cmaj7, Fmaj7/C, F, G, Em7, Dm7, Fmaj7

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.

0.3x