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Wasted Years

Iron Maiden

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Wasted Years by Iron Maiden in the key of C

Level: Beginner Decade: 1980s Genre: Metal Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Cm    A#

From The CmCoast Of Gold, Across TheA# Seven Seas
I'm CmTravellin' On,A# Far And Wide
But G#Now It Seems, I'm Just A CmStranger To Myself
And All The A#Things I Sometimes Do, It G#Isn't Me But Someone Else

I CmClose My Eyes, AndA# Think Of Home
Another CmCity Goes By In TheA# Night
Ain't It G#Funny How It Is, You Never CmMiss It 'Til It's Gone Away
And My A#Heart Is Lying There And Will Be G#'Til My Dying Day

    D#So  G#   F UnderA#stand G#   F​
    Don't CmWaste Your Time AlwaysA# Searching For ThoseG# Wasted Years
    D#Face Up  G#   F Make Your A#Stand G#   F​
    And CmRealize You'reA# Living In TheG# Golden Years

CmToo Much Time On My Hands, I GotA# You On My Mind
Can't CmEase This Pain, SoA# Easily
When You G#Can't Find The Words To Say It's Hard To CmMake It Through Another Day
And It A#Makes Me Wanna Cry And Throw My G#Hands Up To The Sky

    D#So  G#   F UnderA#stand G#   F​
    Don't CmWaste Your Time AlwaysA# Searching For ThoseG# Wasted Years
    D#Face Up  G#   F Make Your A#Stand G#   F​
    And CmRealize You'reA# Living In TheG# Golden Years

Solo
    D#So  G#   F UnderA#stand G#   F​
    Don't CmWaste Your Time AlwaysA# Searching For ThoseG# Wasted Years
    D#Face Up  G#   F Make Your A#Stand G#   F​
    And CmRealize You'reA# Living In TheG# Golden Years
Also available in: Em (Original) D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Wasted Years?

The chords for Wasted Years are: Cm, A#, G#, D#, F

What is the original key of Wasted Years?

The original key is Em.

What is the difficulty of playing Wasted Years?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Wasted Years in another key?

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

Can Wasted Years be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Wasted Years on ukulele?

Chord Wasted Years can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Wasted Years?

Wasted Years uses 5 chords: Cm, A#, G#, D#, F

What is the easiest way to play Wasted Years?

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 Wasted Years released in?

Wasted Years was released in the 1980s. See more 1980s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Wasted Years?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Wasted Years 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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