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Heaven Can Wait

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Intro
 G   C   D   C(2x)
(Verse 1)
CHere's a Dsong for the nBmights
EmI think too much Dand
CHere's a Dsong when I imBmagine us EmtogetheDr
CHere's a Dsong for wBmhen we talEmk too mDuch
CAnd I forget my woDrds
(Chorus)
GHeaven can wait up hiEmgh in the sky
CIt's you and DI
GHeaven can wait deep Emdown in your eyes
CI'm yours tonDight
GLay your heart next Emto mine
DI feel so aliCve
GTell me you want me to sEmtay, forevCer
'Cause heDaven can wait
(Verse 2)
Here's a song for the one who stole my heart
And ran so far, that cupid couldn't catch her
Here's a song for the kid who aims so high
He shot her down
(Chorus)
Heaven can wait up high in the sky
It's you and I
Heaven can wait deep down in your eyes
I'm yours tonight
Lay your heart next to mine
I feel so alive
Tell me you want me to stay forever
'Cause heaven can wait
(Break)
 G   C   D   C(2x)
CHere's a soDng for thBme nights I dEmrink too mDuch
CAnd spill my woDrds
(Chorus)
Heaven can wait up high in the sky
It's you and I
Heaven can wait deep down in your eyes
I'm yours tonight
Lay your heart next to mine
I feel so alive
Tell me you want me to stay forever
'Cause heaven can wait
 G   C   D   C2x
'Cause heaven can wait
'Cause heaven can wait

All chords in this song (5)

The story behind the song

"Heaven Can Wait" comes from We the Kings' second album, Smile Kid. This song was one of the singles from that album, which also featured "We'll Be a Dream" and "She Takes Me High." It plays like an anthem for holding onto something precious, refusing to let go of a moment or a feeling.

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Heaven Can Wait

by We the Kings

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Intro

G C D C

(2x)

(Verse 1)

C D Bm

Here's a song for the nights

Em D

I think too much and

C D Bm Em D

Here's a song when I imagine us together

C D Bm Em D

Here's a song for when we talk too much

C D

And I forget my words

(Chorus)

G Em

Heaven can wait up high in the sky

C D

It's you and I

G Em

Heaven can wait deep down in your eyes

C D

I'm yours tonight

G Em

Lay your heart next to mine

D C

I feel so alive

G Em C

Tell me you want me to stay, forever

'Cause heaven can wait

(Verse 2)

Here's a song for the one who stole my heart

And ran so far, that cupid couldn't catch her

Here's a song for the kid who aims so high

He shot her down

(Chorus)

Heaven can wait up high in the sky

It's you and I

Heaven can wait deep down in your eyes

I'm yours tonight

Lay your heart next to mine

I feel so alive

Tell me you want me to stay forever

'Cause heaven can wait

(Break)

G C D C

(2x)

C D Bm Em D

Here's a song for the nights I drink too much

C D

And spill my words

(Chorus)

Heaven can wait up high in the sky

It's you and I

Heaven can wait deep down in your eyes

I'm yours tonight

Lay your heart next to mine

I feel so alive

Tell me you want me to stay forever

'Cause heaven can wait

G C D C

'Cause heaven can wait

About Heaven Can Wait Chords by We the Kings

Learn how to play Heaven Can Wait by We the Kings with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Heaven Can Wait chords”, “Heaven Can Wait guitar chords”, or “We the Kings Heaven Can 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 Heaven Can Wait chords and for experienced players who want accurate Heaven Can Wait lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, C, D, Bm, Em.

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The chords for "Heaven Can Wait" show the original chord names (including G, C, D, Bm, Em). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.