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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 D

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
| D  |    | A7 |    |
| A7 |    | D  | D7 |
| G  |    | D  | B7 |
| E7 | A7 | D  |    |

Verse 1
I'm DWasting My Life AA7way
And A7My Hair Is Fast Turning DGray
For In DMy Life, The Sun Never GBeams
And A7Sorrows Fill All Of My DDreams
DOnce, I Was Happy And A7Free
And A7Grief Was A Stranger To DMe D7​
Then You GTaught Me To Love You And Then DLeft Me This B7Way
Just E7Wasting My A7Life ADway

Guitar Solo
| D  |    | A7 |    |
| A7 |    | D  |    |
| D  |    | G  |    |
| A7 |    | D  |    |

Verse 2
DYou Should Have Left Me AA7lone
And A7Not Let Me Call You My DOwn
But DSomehow You Just Didn't GCare
There's A7Nothing About You That's DFair
If DEver There Should Come The A7Time
That A7Your Life Is Messed Up Like DMine D7​
Just ReGmember I Love You, But I DHope That You B7Pay
For E7Wasting My A7Life ADway

Guitar Solo
| D  |    | A7 |    |
| A7 |    | D  | D7 |
| G  |    | D  | B7 |
| E7 | A7 | D  |    |

Verse 3
DOnce, I Thought Love Was DiA7vine
But A7I Was Just Foolish And DBlind
And I DHope That You're SatisGfied
For A7You've Crushed My Spirit And DPride
It's DHard To Feel Like I A7Do
But A7You Know I Owe It To DYou D7​
And I GHope That It Hurts You When DYou Hear Me B7Say
I'm E7Wasting My A7Life ADway
Also available in: C (Original) E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Wasting My Life Away?

The chords for Wasting My Life Away are: D, A7, D7, G, B7, E7

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: D, A7, D7, G, B7, E7

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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