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Wait
We Ewalk in AshaEdows, we talk in AshaEdows 
We Edate in Ashadows Gdark and Ecold 
But wait, it will Bmbe alEright 
Wait, baby Bmhold me so Etight
I'd Ahate to Asus4break your loving heart in Atwo Asus4  
But Await, I Asus4can't stay away from EyouE7. 
I Dpromise you I'll Ebe with you toAmorrow night 
I Dhave to wait unEtil the time is Aright 
Yeah wait a little longer now, Wait a little stronger now 
Wait a little longer now for me 
AOh what you Gdo to Ame
AWait now until GI am Afree 
Yeah Yeah Yeah wDait a little Glonger Dnow
Wait a little Gstronger Dnow for me 
Wait a little Glonger Dnow for E7me
AWait, wait, A7try to hang Eon girl E7  
DWait, wait, try to be E7strong girl 
Wait, come on come on girl
Wait, wait, try to be strong girl

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Wait

by Roy Orbison

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Asus4

Wait

E A E A E

We walk in shadows, we talk in shadows

E A G E

We date in shadows dark and cold

Bm E

But wait, it will be alright

Bm E

Wait, baby hold me so tight

A Asus4 A Asus4

I'd hate to break your loving heart in two

A Asus4 E E7

But wait, I can't stay away from you.

D E A

I promise you I'll be with you tomorrow night

D E A

I have to wait until the time is right

Yeah wait a little longer now, Wait a little stronger now

Wait a little longer now for me

A G A

Oh what you do to me

A G A

Wait now until I am free

D G D

Yeah Yeah Yeah wait a little longer now

G D

Wait a little stronger now for me

G D E7

Wait a little longer now for me

A A7 E E7

Wait, wait, try to hang on girl

D E7

Wait, wait, try to be strong girl

Wait, come on come on girl

Wait, wait, try to be strong girl

About Wait Chords by Roy Orbison

Learn how to play Wait by Roy Orbison with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Wait chords”, “Wait guitar chords”, or “Roy Orbison Wait chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Wait chords and for experienced players who want accurate Wait lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, A, G, Bm, Asus4, E7.

FAQ — Wait by Roy Orbison

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Is "Wait" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Wait" by Roy Orbison with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Roy Orbison below.

What key is "Wait" in?

The chords for "Wait" show the original chord names (including E, A, G, Bm, Asus4, E7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.