Now playing

Wait For An Answer

Chords

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Cminor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

[Intro]
Eb  Db
[Verse 1]
BbSomeone told me to call
BbSo I did and no one Abanswered
BbAnd I don't hear a sound
BbBut I know someoneAb's laughing
GbI'm trying hard to keep my confideAbnce
GbYou take advantage of my innocenAbce
[Chorus]
EbWhere are you, how are you
DbI wait for an answer
DbWait for an answer
EbIt's been so long. I'll hold on
DbAnd wait for an answer
DbWait for an answer
[Verse 2]
BbNo one knows you
BbWhat you go though, but AbI do
BbThe phone keeps ringing
BbNo one know what you're thinking
BbBut I Abdo, I do, I do
GbThey were laughing at you
GbAnd I held out mAby hand
GbI was trying to get through
GbWithout losing aAbgain
[Chorus]
EbWhere are you, how are you
DbI wait for an answer
DbWait for an answer
EbIt's been so long. I'll hold on
DbAnd wait for an answer
DbWait for an answer
[Verse 3; step up]
CWhat's that you say I can't hear you
CAre those words meant for me
CAs they appBbear to be
CThe tension in my voice awakes you
CYou know who I am but my name eBbscapes you
AbThey were looking for you
AbAnd you starteBbd to run
AbIf they asked about you
AbI wouldn't teBbll anyone
[Chorus; step up]
FWhere are you, how are you
EbI wait for an answer -
EbWait for an answer
FIt's been so long. I'll hold on
EbAnd wait for an answer
EbWait for an answer
[Bridge; step up]
GThe kind of woman I am
GI do things that you can't understand
GBut there are tiEmes whFen you should check the line on my face
GDon't loEok aFt mGe nFow
ELook aFt mGe noFw
ELook aFt mGe nAow
[Chorus; step up again]
AWhere are you, how are you
GI wait for an answer
GWait for an answer
AIt's been so long. I'll hold on
GAnd wait for an answer
GWait for an answer
GI'll wait, you make me wait
ESomeone told me to call

All chords in this song (10)

🎸 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 For An Answer

by Heart

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

[Intro]

Eb Db

[Verse 1]

Someone told me to call

Bb Ab

So I did and no one answered

And I don't hear a sound

Bb Ab

But I know someone's laughing

Gb Ab

I'm trying hard to keep my confidence

Gb Ab

You take advantage of my innocence

[Chorus]

Where are you, how are you

I wait for an answer

Wait for an answer

It's been so long. I'll hold on

And wait for an answer

Wait for an answer

[Verse 2]

No one knows you

Bb Ab

What you go though, but I do

The phone keeps ringing

No one know what you're thinking

Bb Ab

But I do, I do, I do

They were laughing at you

Gb Ab

And I held out my hand

I was trying to get through

Gb Ab

Without losing again

[Chorus]

Where are you, how are you

I wait for an answer

Wait for an answer

It's been so long. I'll hold on

And wait for an answer

Wait for an answer

[Verse 3; step up]

What's that you say I can't hear you

Are those words meant for me

C Bb

As they appear to be

The tension in my voice awakes you

C Bb

You know who I am but my name escapes you

They were looking for you

Ab Bb

And you started to run

If they asked about you

Ab Bb

I wouldn't tell anyone

[Chorus; step up]

Where are you, how are you

I wait for an answer -

Wait for an answer

It's been so long. I'll hold on

And wait for an answer

Wait for an answer

[Bridge; step up]

The kind of woman I am

I do things that you can't understand

G E F

But there are times when you should check the line on my face

G E F G F

Don't look at me now

E F G F

Look at me now

E F G A

Look at me now

[Chorus; step up again]

Where are you, how are you

I wait for an answer

Wait for an answer

It's been so long. I'll hold on

And wait for an answer

Wait for an answer

I'll wait, you make me wait

Someone told me to call

About Wait For An Answer Chords by Heart

Learn how to play Wait For An Answer by Heart with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Wait For An Answer chords”, “Wait For An Answer guitar chords”, or “Heart Wait For An Answer 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 For An Answer chords and for experienced players who want accurate Wait For An Answer lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Eb, Db, Bb, Ab, Gb, C.

FAQ — Wait For An Answer by Heart

How do I play "Wait For An Answer" by Heart on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Wait For An Answer" by Heart 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 For An Answer" by Heart free?

Yes. The chords for "Wait For An Answer" by Heart are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Wait For An Answer" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Wait For An Answer"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Wait For An Answer" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Wait For An Answer" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Wait For An Answer" in?

The chords for "Wait For An Answer" show the original chord names (including Eb, Db, Bb, Ab, Gb, C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.