Now playing

Waiting

Chords

4.98 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

1/50

Tempo 80 BPMVol

Sound:

Position

Step 1 / 50Position: 1

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO openSpace = play/pause

Key: F
Tuning: Standard EADGBe
Chords used: similar to YOUR GUARDIAN ANGEL
 F-  133211
 C-  x32010
 Dm- xx0231
 Bb- x13331
Intro: Dm--C-F--Bb---C
Guitar 2:
e|-3-3-1-1-3-3-1-1-3-3-1-1-0-1-|-5-5-5-5-5-|-0-0-0-0-0-|
B|-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-|-6-6-6-6-6-|-1-1-1-1-1-|
G|-----------------------------|-3-3-3-3-3-|-0-0-0-0-0-|
D|-----------------------------|-----------|-----------|
A|-----------------------------|-----------|-----------|
E|-----------------------------|-----------|-----------|
               x2                   x5
Verse 1:
DmFeeling sorrow
for all the things you
had to sBbteal and borrow
Bring back the days we
had beDmfore tomorrow
relapse and then collapse
inBbto yourself once Cmore
Chorus:
DmWaiting for this Clife to Fchange
seems like it's taking me forever
  Bband I can't hold on. This life is Cbreaking
And in the Dmday this life is Cgoing to Fchange
seems like it's taking me forever
  BbAnd I can't hold on. This life is Cbreaking
And in the Dmday
Post Chorus: Dm--C-Dm
Guitar 1:
Metallic Riff ah means artificial harmonics
e|-5---------0ah20-----------|
B|-6-8-6-8-6-1ah13-----------|
G|---9-7-9-7-----------------|
D|---------------------------|
A|---------------------------|
E|---------------------------|
Guitar 2: tr means tremolo effect
e|-5---------8tr-|
B|---8-6-5-6-----|
G|---------------|
D|---------------|
A|---------------|
E|---------------|
Verse 2:
DmBut I can't feel
The doctor tells me
to reBblax and stand still
Prescribe me a new pill
to Dmquell my anger
Wish I could make her pull
herBbself up off the Cfloor
(Repeat Chorus)
aBbgain Fin the Dmday aBbgainC  
(Repeat Chorus)
Outro:
DmTake time to Fcontemplate who you
Bbare and where you Cwant to go
(Repeat)
Dm--C-Dm
Guitar 1:
Metallic Riff ah
e|-5---------0ah20-|
B|-6-8-6-8-6-1ah13-|
G|---9-7-9-7-------|
D|-----------------|
A|-----------------|
E|-----------------|
Guitar 2: tr
e|-5---------8tr-|
B|---8-6-5-6-----|
G|---------------|
D|---------------|
A|---------------|
E|---------------|

All chords in this song (4)

🎸 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 The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Key: F

Tuning: Standard EADGBe

Chords used: similar to YOUR GUARDIAN ANGEL

- 133211

- x32010

- xx0231

- x13331

Intro: Dm--C-F--Bb---C

Guitar 2:

e|-3-3-1-1-3-3-1-1-3-3-1-1-0-1-|-5-5-5-5-5-|-0-0-0-0-0-|

B|-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-|-6-6-6-6-6-|-1-1-1-1-1-|

G|-----------------------------|-3-3-3-3-3-|-0-0-0-0-0-|

D|-----------------------------|-----------|-----------|

A|-----------------------------|-----------|-----------|

E|-----------------------------|-----------|-----------|

x2 x5

Verse 1:

Feeling sorrow

for all the things you

had to steal and borrow

Bring back the days we

had before tomorrow

relapse and then collapse

Bb C

into yourself once more

Chorus:

Dm C F

Waiting for this life to change

seems like it's taking me forever

Bb C

and I can't hold on. This life is breaking

Dm C F

And in the day this life is going to change

seems like it's taking me forever

Bb C

And I can't hold on. This life is breaking

And in the day

Post Chorus: Dm--C-Dm

Guitar 1:

Metallic Riff ah means artificial harmonics

e|-5---------0ah20-----------|

B|-6-8-6-8-6-1ah13-----------|

G|---9-7-9-7-----------------|

D|---------------------------|

A|---------------------------|

E|---------------------------|

Guitar 2: tr means tremolo effect

e|-5---------8tr-|

B|---8-6-5-6-----|

G|---------------|

D|---------------|

A|---------------|

E|---------------|

Verse 2:

But I can't feel

The doctor tells me

to relax and stand still

Prescribe me a new pill

to quell my anger

Wish I could make her pull

Bb C

herself up off the floor

(Repeat Chorus)

Bb F Dm Bb C

again in the day again

(Repeat Chorus)

Outro:

Dm F

Take time to contemplate who you

Bb C

are and where you want to go

(Repeat)

Dm--C-Dm

Guitar 1:

Metallic Riff ah

e|-5---------0ah20-|

B|-6-8-6-8-6-1ah13-|

G|---9-7-9-7-------|

D|-----------------|

A|-----------------|

E|-----------------|

Guitar 2: tr

e|-5---------8tr-|

B|---8-6-5-6-----|

G|---------------|

D|---------------|

A|---------------|

E|---------------|

About Waiting Chords by The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus

Learn how to play Waiting by The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Waiting chords”, “Waiting guitar chords”, or “The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus 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 F, C, Dm, Bb, B, G.

FAQ — Waiting by The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus

How do I play "Waiting" by The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Waiting" by The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus 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 The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus free?

Yes. The chords for "Waiting" by The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus 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 The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus below.

What key is "Waiting" in?

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