Now playing

Wait A Minute

Chords

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Bbminor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Wait A Minute:The Coasters.
#37 on BB Hot 100 on ATCO Records
in 1961.
INTRO:
AbDa-Dbdooby-doo-wont-wont-wont-wont..Abda-Dbdooby-doo-wont-
wont-wont-wont..Abda-Dbdooby-doo..
#1.
DbWait a minute let me DbmunderDbstand, while I'm a-sittin' here 
holdin' your hand.
DbYou're tellin' me about the boy next door.Gb.....Dbtellin' me 
Gbthat he can Dboffer you more.
CHORUS:
What a Fnerve..what a chase..better put her in her Bbmplace.
Wait! just a Gbminute..you know that won't Dbget it.
If that's the way your Ablove's gonna be..Gbyou Dbmight as well 
forget it.Ab  
#2.
DbAm I correct in hearin' what you say..Dbmthat Dbyou would rather 
be with him instead.
DbYou said that you could travel with him far..Gbyou say he's  
drivin' a brand new DbCadillac car.
CHORUS:
Well, Cwhat you mean?..is that Dbso?..better Dm7let that woman go.
GbWait a minute..you know that won't Dbget it.
If that's the way your Ablove's gonna be..Gbyou Dbmight as well 
forget it.Bbm  Db  
#2.
DbI don't Abgo for Dball the crazy noise..about you datin' all 
those other boys.Bbm  Db  
DbIf I'm gonna be your only Dbmone..GbI'm not waitin' till your 
Dbhoney's done.
CHORUS:
CAnd you're a Dbriot..and you're tough..Fhoney, cut out all that 
stuff.
GbWait a minute..you know that won't Dbget it.
If that's the way your Ablove's gonna be..Gbyou Dbmight as well 
forget it.Bbm  Db  
#3.
DbI'm gonna tell you for the very last time..Abif I'm Dbyours, you 
better be mine.
DbWhen I come home about a quarter to four, don't wanna hear 
the slammin' of the back door.
CHORUS:
DbYou're bad..Fso wild..stop a messin' with me, child!
GbWait a minute..you know that won't Dbget it.
If that's the way your Ablove's gonna be..Gbyou Dbmight as well 
forget it.Bbm  Db  
OUTRO:
DbYou might as well forget it..why, you can just go on on and 
forget about the whole cotton pickin' affair.
DbI get so tired..
A sixties smash from Kraziekhat.

All chords in this song (8)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Wait A Minute

by The Coasters

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Dbm

Bbm

Dm7

Wait A Minute:The Coasters.

#37 on BB Hot 100 on ATCO Records

in 1961.

INTRO:

Ab Db Ab Db

Da-dooby-doo-wont-wont-wont-wont..da-dooby-doo-wont-

Ab Db

wont-wont-wont..da-dooby-doo..

#1.

Db Dbm Db

Wait a minute let me understand, while I'm a-sittin' here

holdin' your hand.

Db Gb Db

You're tellin' me about the boy next door......tellin' me

Gb Db

that he can offer you more.

CHORUS:

F Bbm

What a nerve..what a chase..better put her in her place.

Gb Db

Wait! just a minute..you know that won't get it.

Ab Gb Db

If that's the way your love's gonna be..you might as well

forget it.

#2.

Db Dbm Db

Am I correct in hearin' what you say..that you would rather

be with him instead.

Db Gb

You said that you could travel with him far..you say he's

drivin' a brand new Cadillac car.

CHORUS:

C Db Dm7

Well, what you mean?..is that so?..better let that woman go.

Gb Db

Wait a minute..you know that won't get it.

Ab Gb Db

If that's the way your love's gonna be..you might as well

Bbm Db

forget it.

#2.

Db Ab Db

I don't go for all the crazy noise..about you datin' all

Bbm Db

those other boys.

Db Dbm Gb

If I'm gonna be your only one..I'm not waitin' till your

honey's done.

CHORUS:

C Db F

And you're a riot..and you're tough..honey, cut out all that

stuff.

Gb Db

Wait a minute..you know that won't get it.

Ab Gb Db

If that's the way your love's gonna be..you might as well

Bbm Db

forget it.

#3.

Db Ab Db

I'm gonna tell you for the very last time..if I'm yours, you

better be mine.

When I come home about a quarter to four, don't wanna hear

the slammin' of the back door.

CHORUS:

Db F

You're bad..so wild..stop a messin' with me, child!

Gb Db

Wait a minute..you know that won't get it.

Ab Gb Db

If that's the way your love's gonna be..you might as well

Bbm Db

forget it.

OUTRO:

You might as well forget it..why, you can just go on on and

forget about the whole cotton pickin' affair.

I get so tired..

A sixties smash from Kraziekhat.

About Wait A Minute Chords by The Coasters

Learn how to play Wait A Minute by The Coasters with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Wait A Minute chords”, “Wait A Minute guitar chords”, or “The Coasters Wait A Minute 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 A Minute chords and for experienced players who want accurate Wait A Minute lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, Ab, Db, Dbm, Gb, F.

FAQ — Wait A Minute by The Coasters

How do I play "Wait A Minute" by The Coasters on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Wait A Minute" by The Coasters on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Wait A Minute" by The Coasters free?

Yes. The chords for "Wait A Minute" by The Coasters are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Wait A Minute" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Wait A Minute" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Wait A Minute"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Wait A Minute" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Wait A Minute" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Wait A Minute" in?

The chords for "Wait A Minute" show the original chord names (including A, Ab, Db, Dbm, Gb, F). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.