Talking Heads - Memories Can't Wait: Guitar Chords
Learn to play "Memories Can't Wait" 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 Memories Can't Wait Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Talking Heads
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 "Memories Can't Wait" smoothly on your guitar.
For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.
C#m C#m/F# Do you remember anyone here? C#m C#m/F# No you don't remember anything at all C#m C#m/F# I'm sleeping, I'm flat on my back C#m C#m/F# Never woke up, had no regrets A A# B There's a party in my mind A A# B And the party never stops A A# B there's party up there all the time A A# B They'll party till they drop B C Other people can go home B C Everybody else will split B C I'll be here all the time B C C#m I can never quit Take a walk through the land of shadows Take a walk through the peaceful meadows Don't look so disappointed It isn't what you hoped for, is it? There's a party in my mind And I hope it never stops I'm stuck here in this seat I might not stand up Chorus: Other people can go home Other people, they will split I'll be here all the time I can never quit G Bm F C Everything is very quiet G Am E Everyone has gone to sleep G D F C I’m wide awake on memories G Am C D# There memories can’t wait. These memories can't wait These memories can't wait These memories can't wait, ooh (Can't wait) These memories can't wait (Can't wait) These memories can't wait (Can't wait) These memories can't wait (Can't wait) You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsA  A#  Am  B  Bm  C  C#m  D  D#  E  F  F#  G  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 "Memories Can't Wait" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Memories Can't Wait" by Talking Heads.