Now playing

Waiting

Chords

4.43 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Gmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

1/2

Tempo 80 BPMVol

Sound:

Position

Step 1 / 2Position: 1

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO openSpace = play/pause

[Intro]
G D C G G C D G
G D C G G C D G
G G G G
[Verse 1]
If GI'd Dbeen CdreaGming
GWouldn't Cyou just Dwake Gme
 GSenseDless CsleepGing
GYou were Calways DwaiGtingG  G  G  
[Verse 2]
GDoubt Dcome CslowGly
It Gsurely CoverDtakes Gme
Am GI aDmong the CloneGly
GYou were Calways DwaiGtingG  
[Chorus 1]
It it Cfalling apart
Should GI believe
AmYou could be C/Bthinking Cthat about me
Is Cthis your faith
Is Gthis your trust
AmHave you just C/Bgiven C/Gup
[Verse 3]
All Gour friends Dare reCtreaGting
GDreaming Cof esCcaGping
Oh, Ghurry Dup they're CleaGving
GYou were Calways G/F#waitGingG  
[Chorus 2]
It it Cfalling apart
Should GI believe
AmYou could be C/Bthinking Cthat about me
Is Cthis your faith
Is Gthis your trust
AmHave you just C/Bgiven C/Gup on me
AmHave you just C/Bgive C/Gup
[Bridge]
  DWe've all been here beAmfore
I'm sure you wanted C/Gmore
I'm sure I could have given itG  
And whatever your intention Dwas
                      Am*
We made it this far because
You were Dalways CwaiGting, CwaiDting
[Interlude]
G D C G G C D G
G D C G G C D G
C C G G
Am Am C C
Am Am C C
[Verse 4]
Well I'd Glike to Dthink I'd Chelp Gyou
GIf you Cneeded DsaGving
But I'm Gdrowning Dhere, not CwaGving
And Gstill you're Donly CwaiGtingG  G  G  
[Chorus 3]
It it Cfalling apart
Should GI believe
AmYou could be C/Bthinking Cthat about me
Is Cthis your faith
Is Gthis your trust
AmHave you just C/Bgiven C/Gup on me
AmHave you just C/Bgiven C/Gup
AmHave you just C/Bgiven C/Gup on me
AmHave you just C/Bgiven C/Gup
C/GGiven up
[Outro]
G D C G
GYou were Calways DwaiGting
   Am*  C/G
e|--3----0--|
B|--3----1--|
G|--0----0--|
D|--2----2--|
A|--0----3--|
E|-------3--|

All chords in this song (7)

🎸 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

Waiting

by Glen Phillips

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

C/B

C/G

G/F#

[Intro]

G D C G G C D G

G G G G

[Verse 1]

G D C G

If I'd been dreaming

G C D G

Wouldn't you just wake me

G D C G

Senseless sleeping

G C D G G G G

You were always waiting

[Verse 2]

G D C G

Doubt come slowly

G C D G

It surely overtakes me

G D C G

Am I among the lonely

G C D G G

You were always waiting

[Chorus 1]

It it falling apart

Should I believe

Am C/B C

You could be thinking that about me

Is this your faith

Is this your trust

Am C/B C/G

Have you just given up

[Verse 3]

G D C G

All our friends are retreating

G C C G

Dreaming of escaping

G D C G

Oh, hurry up they're leaving

G C G/F# G G

You were always waiting

[Chorus 2]

It it falling apart

Should I believe

Am C/B C

You could be thinking that about me

Is this your faith

Is this your trust

Am C/B C/G

Have you just given up on me

Am C/B C/G

Have you just give up

[Bridge]

D Am

We've all been here before

C/G

I'm sure you wanted more

I'm sure I could have given it

And whatever your intention was

We made it this far because

D C G C D

You were always waiting, waiting

[Interlude]

G D C G G C D G

C C G G

Am Am C C

[Verse 4]

G D C G

Well I'd like to think I'd help you

G C D G

If you needed saving

G D C G

But I'm drowning here, not waving

G D C G G G G

And still you're only waiting

[Chorus 3]

It it falling apart

Should I believe

Am C/B C

You could be thinking that about me

Is this your faith

Is this your trust

Am C/B C/G

Have you just given up on me

Am C/B C/G

Have you just given up

Am C/B C/G

Have you just given up on me

Am C/B C/G

Have you just given up

C/G

Given up

[Outro]

G D C G

G C D G

You were always waiting

Am* C/G

e|--3----0--|

B|--3----1--|

G|--0----0--|

D|--2----2--|

A|--0----3--|

E|-------3--|

About Waiting Chords by Glen Phillips

Learn how to play Waiting by Glen Phillips with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Waiting chords”, “Waiting guitar chords”, or “Glen Phillips Waiting 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 Waiting chords and for experienced players who want accurate Waiting lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, D, C, Am, C/B, C/G.

FAQ — Waiting by Glen Phillips

How do I play "Waiting" by Glen Phillips on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Waiting" by Glen Phillips 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 "Waiting" by Glen Phillips free?

Yes. The chords for "Waiting" by Glen Phillips are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Waiting" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Waiting"?

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

Is "Waiting" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Waiting" in?

The chords for "Waiting" show the original chord names (including G, D, C, Am, C/B, C/G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.