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Wasting My Life Away

Ernest Tubb

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Wasting My Life Away by Ernest Tubb

Level: Intermediate Decade: 1940s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
"Wasting My Life Away" - Ernest Tubb
A-Side On The Single "Wasting My Life Away / I Know What It Means To Be Lonely" (1942)

Tune To Standard Tuning At 432 Hz (Slightly Flat) To Match Studio Recording If Desired.

3/4 Time

Intro
| C  |    | G7 |    |
| G7 |    | C  | C7 |
| F  |    | C  | A7 |
| D7 | G7 | C  |    |

Verse 1
I'm CWasting My Life AG7way
And G7My Hair Is Fast Turning CGray
For In CMy Life, The Sun Never FBeams
And G7Sorrows Fill All Of My CDreams
COnce, I Was Happy And G7Free
And G7Grief Was A Stranger To CMe C7​
Then You FTaught Me To Love You And Then CLeft Me This A7Way
Just D7Wasting My G7Life ACway

Guitar Solo
| C  |    | G7 |    |
| G7 |    | C  |    |
| C  |    | F  |    |
| G7 |    | C  |    |

Verse 2
CYou Should Have Left Me AG7lone
And G7Not Let Me Call You My COwn
But CSomehow You Just Didn't FCare
There's G7Nothing About You That's CFair
If CEver There Should Come The G7Time
That G7Your Life Is Messed Up Like CMine C7​
Just ReFmember I Love You, But I CHope That You A7Pay
For D7Wasting My G7Life ACway

Guitar Solo
| C  |    | G7 |    |
| G7 |    | C  | C7 |
| F  |    | C  | A7 |
| D7 | G7 | C  |    |

Verse 3
COnce, I Thought Love Was DiG7vine
But G7I Was Just Foolish And CBlind
And I CHope That You're SatisFfied
For G7You've Crushed My Spirit And CPride
It's CHard To Feel Like I G7Do
But G7You Know I Owe It To CYou C7​
And I FHope That It Hurts You When CYou Hear Me A7Say
I'm D7Wasting My G7Life ACway
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FAQ

What are the chords for Wasting My Life Away?

The chords for Wasting My Life Away are: C, G7, C7, F, A7, D7

What is the original key of Wasting My Life Away?

The original key is C.

What is the difficulty of playing Wasting My Life Away?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play Wasting My Life Away in another key?

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

Can Wasting My Life Away be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Wasting My Life Away on ukulele?

Chord Wasting My Life Away can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Wasting My Life Away?

Wasting My Life Away uses 6 chords: C, G7, C7, F, A7, D7

What is the easiest way to play Wasting My Life Away?

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 Wasting My Life Away released in?

Wasting My Life Away was released in the 1940s. See more 1940s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Wasting My Life Away?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Wasting My Life Away 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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