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Wasting My Life Away

Ernest Tubb

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Wasting My Life Away by Ernest Tubb in the key of A

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
| A  |    | E7 |    |
| E7 |    | A  | A7 |
| D  |    | A  | F#7 |
| B7 | E7 | A  |    |

Verse 1
I'm AWasting My Life AE7way
And E7My Hair Is Fast Turning AGray
For In AMy Life, The Sun Never DBeams
And E7Sorrows Fill All Of My ADreams
AOnce, I Was Happy And E7Free
And E7Grief Was A Stranger To AMe A7​
Then You DTaught Me To Love You And Then ALeft Me This F#7Way
Just B7Wasting My E7Life AAway

Guitar Solo
| A  |    | E7 |    |
| E7 |    | A  |    |
| A  |    | D  |    |
| E7 |    | A  |    |

Verse 2
AYou Should Have Left Me AE7lone
And E7Not Let Me Call You My AOwn
But ASomehow You Just Didn't DCare
There's E7Nothing About You That's AFair
If AEver There Should Come The E7Time
That E7Your Life Is Messed Up Like AMine A7​
Just ReDmember I Love You, But I AHope That You F#7Pay
For B7Wasting My E7Life AAway

Guitar Solo
| A  |    | E7 |    |
| E7 |    | A  | A7 |
| D  |    | A  | F#7 |
| B7 | E7 | A  |    |

Verse 3
AOnce, I Thought Love Was DiE7vine
But E7I Was Just Foolish And ABlind
And I AHope That You're SatisDfied
For E7You've Crushed My Spirit And APride
It's AHard To Feel Like I E7Do
But E7You Know I Owe It To AYou A7​
And I DHope That It Hurts You When AYou Hear Me F#7Say
I'm B7Wasting My E7Life AAway
Also available in: C (Original) D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Wasting My Life Away?

The chords for Wasting My Life Away are: A, E7, A7, D, F#7, B7

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: A, E7, A7, D, F#7, B7

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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