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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 G

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
| G  |    | D7 |    |
| D7 |    | G  | G7 |
| C  |    | G  | E7 |
| A7 | D7 | G  |    |

Verse 1
I'm GWasting My Life AD7way
And D7My Hair Is Fast Turning GGray
For In GMy Life, The Sun Never CBeams
And D7Sorrows Fill All Of My GDreams
GOnce, I Was Happy And D7Free
And D7Grief Was A Stranger To GMe G7​
Then You CTaught Me To Love You And Then GLeft Me This E7Way
Just A7Wasting My D7Life AGway

Guitar Solo
| G  |    | D7 |    |
| D7 |    | G  |    |
| G  |    | C  |    |
| D7 |    | G  |    |

Verse 2
GYou Should Have Left Me AD7lone
And D7Not Let Me Call You My GOwn
But GSomehow You Just Didn't CCare
There's D7Nothing About You That's GFair
If GEver There Should Come The D7Time
That D7Your Life Is Messed Up Like GMine G7​
Just ReCmember I Love You, But I GHope That You E7Pay
For A7Wasting My D7Life AGway

Guitar Solo
| G  |    | D7 |    |
| D7 |    | G  | G7 |
| C  |    | G  | E7 |
| A7 | D7 | G  |    |

Verse 3
GOnce, I Thought Love Was DiD7vine
But D7I Was Just Foolish And GBlind
And I GHope That You're SatisCfied
For D7You've Crushed My Spirit And GPride
It's GHard To Feel Like I D7Do
But D7You Know I Owe It To GYou G7​
And I CHope That It Hurts You When GYou Hear Me E7Say
I'm A7Wasting My D7Life AGway
Also available in: C (Original) D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Wasting My Life Away?

The chords for Wasting My Life Away are: G, D7, G7, C, E7, A7

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: G, D7, G7, C, E7, A7

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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