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Waiting In Vain

Bob Marley

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

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Reggae / Ska Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
CHORD DIAGRAMS :
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  Dmaj7 Gmaj7/D  G     A     F#m7    Em7

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

Intro
Dmaj7 Gmaj7(x2)

Chorus
Dmaj7 I Don't Wanna Wait IGmaj7n Vain For Your Love.
Dmaj7 I Don't Wanna Wait IGmaj7n Vain For Your Love.

Verse
Dmaj7 From The Very First Time Gmaj7I Rest My Eyes On You, Girl,
Dmaj7 My Heart Says FolloGmaj7w Through.
Dmaj7 But I Know, Now, That I'Gmaj7m Way Down On Your Line,
Dmaj7 But The Waitin' Feel IGmaj7s Fine.
Dmaj7 In Life, I KnoGmaj7w, There's Lots Of Grief,
Dmaj7 But Your Love Is My RGmaj7e-Lief.
Dmaj7 Tears In My Eyes BurnGmaj7, Tears In My Eyes Burn,
While I'm Dmaj7Waiting, While I'm Waiting For MGmaj7y Turn. See...

Chorus
Dmaj7 I Don't Wanna Wait IGmaj7n Vain For Your Love.
Dmaj7 I Don't Wanna Wait IGmaj7n Vain For Your Love.

'Cos WinGterAs GoF#m7ne, SpriEm7ng Is Her.
GSummeArtimF#m7e, WaitEm7ing There.

Verse
Dmaj7 It's Been Three Years Since I'Gmaj7m Knockin' On Your Door,
Dmaj7 And I Still Can Knock SomGmaj7e More.
Dmaj7 Ooh Girl, Ooh GirlGmaj7, Is It Feasible, (I Wanna Know Now),
Dmaj7 For I To Knock SomGmaj7e More?

Dmaj7 So Don't Treat Me Like Gmaj7A Puppet On A String,
Dmaj7 'Cos I Know How To Do MGmaj7y Thing.
Dmaj7 Don't Talk To Me AGmaj7s If You Think I'm Dumb,
Dmaj7 I Wanna Know When You're GonnGmaj7a Come. See...

Chorus
Dmaj7 I Don't Wanna Wait IGmaj7n Vain For Your Love.
Dmaj7 I Don't Wanna Wait IGmaj7n Vain For Your Love.
Dmaj7 I Don't Wanna Wait IGmaj7n Vain For Your Love.
Dmaj7 I Don't Wanna Wait IGmaj7n Vain For Your Love.
Dmaj7 I Don't Wanna Wait IGmaj7n 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 Dmaj7Love That I'm Waiting On,

It's My Gmaj7Love That You're Running From.
It's Jah Dmaj7Love That I'm Waiting On,
It's Me Gmaj7Love That You're Running From.

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

FAQ

What are the chords for Waiting In Vain?

The chords for Waiting In Vain are: Dmaj7, Gmaj7/D, G, A, F#m7, Em7, Gmaj7

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: Dmaj7, Gmaj7/D, G, A, F#m7, Em7, Gmaj7

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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