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What We Were Fighting For

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for What We Were Fighting For by Waylon Wyatt in the key of G

What We Were Fighting For
As Recorded By Waylon Wyatt
(From The 2026 Album Dustpiles)

Capo 1st fret

Intro
G     Em     Am

Verse 1
There’s A GLight Shining Through My Window Pane
GAnd It’s Lighting Up An Old Picture Frame
Where EmDust Has Started To Take Place
EmBeen A Month Or Two Since I’ve Heard You Say
I AmLove You

Verse 2
Been A GWhile Since I’ve Seen You Grin
GHow That Photo Shows You Happy Back Then
Then AEmgain That Wasn’t Long Before
EmI Found You On The Floor Cryin’
I’ve Had EAmnough Of You

Chorus
And Those EmTears They Still CCover Up This Floor
But They’re GMine This Time Instead Of Being DYours
Come Back My EmDear We Can CWork This Out I’m Sure
Ain’t No GReason In Leaving What We Were Fightin’ DFor

Interlude
Em    C    G    D

Verse 3
Well It’s GTime I Realize My Mistakes
GHow Foolish Of Me To Act That Way
Caught EmUp In Much More Than Myself
EmYour Love’s What Oughta Do Me Well
If AmI Could Only Have You Back
AmOne More Chance Is All I Ask

Chorus
Those EmTears They Still CCover Up This Floor
But They’re GMine This Time Instead Of Being DYours
Come Back My EmDear We Can CWork This Out I’m Sure
Ain’t No GReason In Leaving What We Were Fightin’ DFor

Interlude
Em    C    G    D
Em    C    G    D

Chorus
And All Those EmYears I’ve Spent CTalkin’ To The Lord
To Find A GLight That Shines Half As Bright As DYours
Me And My EmDear
Til CDeath Is What We Swore
So Ain’t No GReason In Leaving What We Were Fightin’ DFor Em      C
Ain’t No GReason In Leaving What We Were Fightin’ DFor

Outro
Em    C    G    D     Em
Also available in: C (Original) D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for What We Were Fighting For?

The chords for What We Were Fighting For are: G, Em, Am, C, D

What is the original key of What We Were Fighting For?

The original key is C.

What is the difficulty of playing What We Were Fighting For?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play What We Were Fighting For in another key?

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

Can What We Were Fighting For be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play What We Were Fighting For on ukulele?

Chord What We Were Fighting For can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in What We Were Fighting For?

What We Were Fighting For uses 5 chords: G, Em, Am, C, D

What is the easiest way to play What We Were Fighting For?

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 What We Were Fighting For released in?

What We Were Fighting For was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for What We Were Fighting For?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch What We Were Fighting For 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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