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[Intro]
e|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
B|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
G|---0--2----0--2-|---0--2----0--2-|---0--2----0--2-|---0--2----0--2-|
D|2-------2-------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
A|----------------|3-------3-------|----------------|--------0-------|
E|----------------|----------------|3-------3-------|3---------------|
[Verse 1]
GDirty looks from your mDother
EmNever seen you in a dress that cColor, no
GIt's a special occDasion
EmNot invited but I'm gClad I made it
[Pre-Chorus]
Oh, Glet me aDpologize
I'll Emmake up, make up, make up, make up for Call those times
Your Glove, I don't wanna lDose
I'm bEmeggin', beggin', beginn', beggin', I'm Cbegging you
[Chorus]
GWait, can you turn around, cDan you turn around?
EmJust wait, can we work this out, Ccan we work this out?
GJust wait, can you call me please? 'DCause I wanna be with you
EmWOOOOO.......WCOOOOOOO
GWait, can you turn around, cDan you turn around?
EmJust wait, can we work this out, Ccan we work this out?
GJust wait, can you call me please? 'DCause I wanna be with you
EmWOOOOO.......WCOOOOOOO
[Verse 2]
GCan we talk for a moDment?
EmGot these feelings that I'm tCired of holding on
GWasn't tryna get wDasted
I needed Emmore than three or fCour to say this
[Pre-Chorus]
Oh, Glet me aDpologize
I'll Emmake up, make up, make up, make up for Call those times
Your Glove, I don't wanna lDose
I'm bEmeggin', beggin', beginn', beggin', I'm Cbegging you
[Chorus]
GWait, can you turn around, cDan you turn around?
EmJust wait, can we work this out, Ccan we work this out?
GJust wait, can you call me please? 'DCause I wanna be with you
EmWOOOOO.......WCOOOOOOO
GWait, can you turn around, cDan you turn around?
EmJust wait, can we work this out, Ccan we work this out?
GJust wait, can you call me please? 'DCause I wanna be with you
EmWOOOOO.......WCOOOOOOO
G D Em Em
[Bridge]
You say GI'm just another bad guyD  
You say EmI've done a lot of things I can't unCdo
Before you Gtell me for the last timeD  
I'm bEmeggin', beggin', beggin', Cbeggin' you
[Chorus]
GWait, can you turn around, cDan you turn around?
EmJust wait, can we work this out, Ccan we work this out?
GJust wait, can you call me please? 'DCause I wanna be with you
EmWOOOOO.......WCOOOOOOO
GWait, can you turn around, cDan you turn around?
EmJust wait, can we work this out, Ccan we work this out?
GJust wait, can you call me please? 'DCause I wanna be with you
EmWOOOOO.......WCOOOOOOO
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The story behind the song

"Wait" is a highlight from Maroon 5's album Red Pill Blues, praised for its catchy pop sound and smooth production. The song effectively uses Adam Levine's falsetto, contributing to its appealing musical texture. It plays like a moment of anticipation, where the feeling of holding on is central to its mood.

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About Wait Chords by Maroon 5

Learn how to play Wait by Maroon 5 with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Wait chords”, “Wait guitar chords”, or “Maroon 5 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 B, G, D, A, E, Em.

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