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Waitin For A Superman

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Capo 2
Drop D Tuning
Chords relative to capo
-> Your G's root should be on the 7th fret
The submitted tabs are good if you need help with the fingerpicking.
The chords are actually just two static bass notes, moved up and down the neck.
   GI asked you a question    Emand I didn't Dneed you to reply
   GIs it getting heavy?   EmBut then I reaDlize, 
  CIt's getting he-Geavy
  EmWell, I Dthought it was alCready as Gheavy as can Dbe
  GIs it overwhelming    Emto use a cra-Dane to crush a fly?
  GIt's a good time for Superman    Emto lift the su-Dun into the sky
  C'Cause it's getting he-Geavy
   EmHell, I Dthought it was alCready as Gheavy as can Dbe
   EmTell everyDbody Cwaiting for GSuperman
   EmThat they should Dtry to Chold on the Gbest they can
   EmHe hasn't Ddropped them, forCgot them or Ganything
   EmIt's just too Dheavy for a CSuperman to Glift
G          Em    D
G          Em    D
  C'Cause it's getting he-Geavy
   EmWell, I Dthought it was alCready as Gheavy as can Dbe
   EmTell everyDbody Cwaiting for GSuperman
   EmThat they should Dtry to Chold on the Gbest they can
   EmHe hasn't Ddropped them, forCgot them or Ganything
   EmIt's just too Dheavy for CSuperman to Gdo
G       G

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Waitin For A Superman

by Iron & Wine

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 2 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

Capo 2

Drop D Tuning

Chords relative to capo

-> Your G's root should be on the 7th fret

The submitted tabs are good if you need help with the fingerpicking.

The chords are actually just two static bass notes, moved up and down the neck.

G Em D

I asked you a question and I didn't need you to reply

G Em D

Is it getting heavy? But then I realize,

C G

It's getting he-eavy

Em D C G D

Well, I thought it was already as heavy as can be

G Em D

Is it overwhelming to use a cra-ane to crush a fly?

G Em D

It's a good time for Superman to lift the su-un into the sky

C G

'Cause it's getting he-eavy

Em D C G D

Hell, I thought it was already as heavy as can be

Em D C G

Tell everybody waiting for Superman

Em D C G

That they should try to hold on the best they can

Em D C G

He hasn't dropped them, forgot them or anything

Em D C G

It's just too heavy for a Superman to lift

G Em D

C G

'Cause it's getting he-eavy

Em D C G D

Well, I thought it was already as heavy as can be

Em D C G

Tell everybody waiting for Superman

Em D C G

That they should try to hold on the best they can

Em D C G

He hasn't dropped them, forgot them or anything

Em D C G

It's just too heavy for Superman to do

G G

About Waitin For A Superman Chords by Iron & Wine

Learn how to play Waitin For A Superman by Iron & Wine with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Waitin For A Superman chords”, “Waitin For A Superman guitar chords”, or “Iron & Wine Waitin For A Superman 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 Waitin For A Superman chords and for experienced players who want accurate Waitin For A Superman lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, G, Em, C.

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The chords for "Waitin For A Superman" show the original chord names (including D, G, Em, C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.