Bob Marley - Waiting In Vain: Guitar Chords
Learn to play "Waiting In Vain" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
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Learn Waiting In Vain Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Bob Marley
This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Waiting In Vain" smoothly on your guitar.
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G#maj7 I don't wanna wait, C#maj7 In vain for your love. G#maj7 I don't wanna wait, C#maj7 In vain for your love. G#maj7 From the very first time, C#maj7 I rest my eyes on you, girl, G#maj7 C#maj7 My heart says follow t'rough. G#maj7 But I know, now, that I'm, C#maj7 Way down on your line, G#maj7 C#maj7 But the waitin' feel is fine. G#maj7 So don't treat me, C#maj7 Like a puppet on a string, G#maj7 C#maj7 'Cos I know how to do my thing. G#maj7 Don't talk to me, C#maj7 As if you think I'm dumb, G#maj7 I wanna know, C#maj7 When you're gonna come... soon. Chorus: G#maj7 I don't wanna wait, C#maj7 In vain for your love. G#maj7 I don't wanna wait, C#maj7 In vain for your love. G#maj7 I don't wanna wait, C#maj7 In vain for your love. C# D# 'Cos if summer is here, Cm7 A#m7 I'm still waiting there. C# D# Winter is here, Cm7 A#m7 And I'm still waiting there. Like I said: It's been three years since I'm knockin' on your door And I still can knock some more Oooh girl, oooh girl, is it feasible? I wanna know now, for I to knock some more Ya see, in life I know there's lots of grief But your love is my relief Tears in my eyes burn - tears in my eyes burn While I'm waiting - while I'm waiting for my turn See! Chorus: I don't wanna wait in vain for your love I don't wanna wait in vain for your love I don't wanna wait in vain for your love I don't wanna wait in vain for your love I don't wanna wait in vain for your love, oh! I don't wanna - I don't wanna - I don't wanna - I don't wanna - I don't wanna wait in vain I don't wanna - I don't wanna - I don't wanna - I don't wanna - I don't wanna wait in vain No, I don't wanna (I don't wanna - I don't wanna - I don't wanna - I don't wanna - I don't wanna wait in vain) - No I - no I (I don't wanna - I don't wanna - I don't wanna - I don't Wanna - I don't wanna wait in vain) - No, no-no, I, no, I (I don't wanna - I don't wanna - I don't wanna - I don't wanna - I don't wanna wait in vain) - It's your love that I'm waiting on (I don't wanna - I don't wanna - I don't wanna - I don't wanna - I don't wanna wait in vain); It's me love that you're running from It's your love that I'm waiting on (I don't wanna - I don't wanna - I don't wanna - I don't wanna - I don't wanna wait in vain); It's me love that you're running from You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsA#m7  C#  C#maj7  Cm7  D#  G#maj7  Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "Waiting In Vain" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Waiting In Vain" by Bob Marley.