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Wasting My Time

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[Verse 1]
And if I'm wasting my Amtime
Then nothing could be Ebetter
Than hangin' on the Bline
And waiting for a Dhonest word EforeverD  E  
[Instrumental]
|   Am|    Am|    E|    E|
|    B|   D  D#|   E  G|    E| 
[Verse 2]
And if you're saying Amgoodbye
Please don't you think me Ebetter
For recalling every Brhyme
From the book the page
The Dline the word the EletterD  E  
[Instrumental]
|   Am|    Am|    E|    E|
|    B|   D  D#|   E  G|    E| 
[Verse 3]
Well the windows turning Amblue
And the waters ever Eflowing
And I hope I'm not a Bfool
For laughing at myDself
As you were gEoingD  E  

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Wasting My Time

by The White Stripes

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

[Verse 1]

And if I'm wasting my time

Then nothing could be better

Than hangin' on the line

D E D E

And waiting for a honest word forever

[Instrumental]

Am Am E E

| | | | |

B D D# E G E

| | | | |

[Verse 2]

And if you're saying goodbye

Please don't you think me better

For recalling every rhyme

From the book the page

D E D E

The line the word the letter

[Instrumental]

Am Am E E

| | | | |

B D D# E G E

| | | | |

[Verse 3]

Well the windows turning blue

And the waters ever flowing

And I hope I'm not a fool

For laughing at myself

E D E

As you were going

About Wasting My Time Chords by The White Stripes

Learn how to play Wasting My Time by The White Stripes with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Wasting My Time chords”, “Wasting My Time guitar chords”, or “The White Stripes Wasting My Time 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 Wasting My Time chords and for experienced players who want accurate Wasting My Time lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Am, E, B, D, D#, G.

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Is "Wasting My Time" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Wasting My Time" by The White Stripes with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by The White Stripes below.

What key is "Wasting My Time" in?

The chords for "Wasting My Time" show the original chord names (including Am, E, B, D, D#, G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.