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Wasted Time

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[Intro]
Cm   Gm   Cm   Ab   Cm7  G4/7 G7  
CmYou and I togGmether in our lives
Cm  Ab/ C  
Sacred ties would never fray
Then wCmhy can\'t I lGmet myself tell lies
Cm  Ab/ C  
And watch you die every day
I think bEback to the tBb/Dimes
When drCmeams were what mBbattered
Tough tEbalking youth nBb/Daivete Cm  Bb  
AbYou said you never let me dCmown
But the horse stampedes and rEbages
In the name of desperatiBbon
EbIs it aBbll just wCmasted tAbime
EbCan you look at yoursBbelf
When you think of wGmhat
You lAbeft behind
EbIs it Bball just wCmasted tiAbme
EbCan you live with yourBbself
When you think of wGmhat
You lAbeft behinCmd
CmParanoid delusiGmons they haunt you
Cm  Ab/ C  
Where\'s my friend I used to know
He\'s aCmll alone
He\'s buGmried deep within a cCmarcass
Ab/ C  
Searching for a soul
Can you fEbeel me inBb/Dside your hCmeart
As it\'s bBbleeding
EbWhy can\'t you beBb/Dlieve you can\'t be lovCmed Bb  
AbI hear you scream in agoCmny
And the horse stampedes and rEbages
In the name of desperatBbion
EbIs it Bball just wCmasted tiAbme
EbCan you look at yourBbself
When you think of wGmhat
You leAbft behind
EbIs it Bball just wCmasted tAbime
EbCan you live with youBbrself
When you think of wGmhat
You lAbeft behCmind
[Solo]
AbYou said you never let me dCmown
But the horse stampedes, it rEbages
In the name of desperatBbion
EbIs it Bball just wCmasted tAbime
EbCan you look at yoursBbelf
When you think of wGmhat
You lAbeft behind
EbIs it Bball just waCmsted timAbe
EbCan you live with youBbrself
When you think of wGmhat
You lAbeft behCmind
[solo]
You said you never let me down
But the horse stampedes, it rages
in the name of desperation
EbIs it Bball just waCmsted timAbe
EbCan you live with youBbrself
When you think of wGmhat
You lAbeft behCmind
EbIs it Bball just waCmsted timAbe
EbCan you live with youBbrself
When you think of wGmhat
You lAbeft behCmind
CmThe sun will rise again
Bb/Dthe earth will turn to sand
EbCreation's colors seen to fFade to grey
CmAnd you'll see the sickly hand of time
Bb/DWill write your final rhyme
And Fend a memory C  G  Am  G  
CI never thought you'd let it get
This fGar, boy.Am..G  
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The story behind the song

"Wasted Time" delves into the devastating impact of drug use, specifically inspired by the struggles of lead singer Sebastian Bach's friend, Steven Adler. The lyrics paint a picture of a downward spiral, capturing the emotional toll and the sense of loss that comes with addiction. Released in 1991 on the album Slave to the Grind, this song was penned by Sebastian Bach, Rachel Bolan, and Dave "the Snake" Sabo. It's a powerful and somber reflection on a friend's battle. When you play it, you're channeling a story of pain and concern for someone lost to their demons.

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