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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 E

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
| E  |    | B7 |    |
| B7 |    | E  | E7 |
| A  |    | E  | C#7 |
| F#7 | B7 | E  |    |

Verse 1
I'm EWasting My Life AB7way
And B7My Hair Is Fast Turning EGray
For In EMy Life, The Sun Never ABeams
And B7Sorrows Fill All Of My EDreams
EOnce, I Was Happy And B7Free
And B7Grief Was A Stranger To EMe E7​
Then You ATaught Me To Love You And Then ELeft Me This C#7Way
Just F#7Wasting My LB7ife AwEay

Guitar Solo
| E  |    | B7 |    |
| B7 |    | E  |    |
| E  |    | A  |    |
| B7 |    | E  |    |

Verse 2
EYou Should Have Left Me AB7lone
And B7Not Let Me Call You My EOwn
But ESomehow You Just Didn't ACare
There's B7Nothing About You That's EFair
If EEver There Should Come The B7Time
That B7Your Life Is Messed Up Like EMine E7​
Just ReAmember I Love You, But I EHope That You C#7Pay
For F#7Wasting My LB7ife AwEay

Guitar Solo
| E  |    | B7 |    |
| B7 |    | E  | E7 |
| A  |    | E  | C#7 |
| F#7 | B7 | E  |    |

Verse 3
EOnce, I Thought Love Was DiB7vine
But B7I Was Just Foolish And EBlind
And I EHope That You're SatisAfied
For B7You've Crushed My Spirit And EPride
It's EHard To Feel Like I B7Do
But B7You Know I Owe It To EYou E7​
And I AHope That It Hurts You When EYou Hear Me C#7Say
I'm F#7Wasting My LB7ife AwEay
Also available in: C (Original) D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Wasting My Life Away?

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

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: E, B7, E7, A, C#7, F#7

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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