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Step 1 / 24Position: 2

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO open

[Intro]
e|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
B|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
G|---0--2----0--2-|---0--2----0--2-|---0--2----0--2-|---0--2----0--2-|
D|2-------2-------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
A|----------------|3-------3-------|----------------|--------0-------|
E|----------------|----------------|3-------3-------|3---------------|
[Verse 1]
G                      D
Dirty looks from your mother
Em                              C
Never seen you in a dress that color, no
G                 D
It's a special occasion
Em                   C
Not invited but I'm glad I made it
[Pre-Chorus]
    G       D
Oh, let me apologize
     Em                                     C
I'll make up, make up, make up, make up for all those times
     G                    D
Your love, I don't wanna lose
     Em                                     C
I'm beggin', beggin', beginn', beggin', I'm begging you
[Chorus]
G                           D
Wait, can you turn around, can you turn around?
Em                               C
Just wait, can we work this out, can we work this out?
G                                   D
Just wait, can you call me please? 'Cause I wanna be with you
Em            C
WOOOOO.......WOOOOOOO
G                           D
Wait, can you turn around, can you turn around?
Em                               C
Just wait, can we work this out, can we work this out?
G                                   D
Just wait, can you call me please? 'Cause I wanna be with you
Em            C
WOOOOO.......WOOOOOOO
[Verse 2]
G                   D
Can we talk for a moment?
Em                           C
Got these feelings that I'm tired of holding on
G                 D
Wasn't tryna get wasted
        Em                   C
I needed more than three or four to say this
[Pre-Chorus]
    G       D
Oh, let me apologize
     Em                                     C
I'll make up, make up, make up, make up for all those times
     G                    D
Your love, I don't wanna lose
     Em                                     C
I'm beggin', beggin', beginn', beggin', I'm begging you
[Chorus]
G                           D
Wait, can you turn around, can you turn around?
Em                               C
Just wait, can we work this out, can we work this out?
G                                   D
Just wait, can you call me please? 'Cause I wanna be with you
Em            C
WOOOOO.......WOOOOOOO
G                           D
Wait, can you turn around, can you turn around?
Em                               C
Just wait, can we work this out, can we work this out?
G                                   D
Just wait, can you call me please? 'Cause I wanna be with you
Em            C
WOOOOO.......WOOOOOOO
G   D   Em   Em
[Bridge]
        G                       D
You say I'm just another bad guy
        Em                                  C
You say I've done a lot of things I can't undo
           G                        D
Before you tell me for the last time
     Em                        C
I'm beggin', beggin', beggin', beggin' you
[Chorus]
G                           D
Wait, can you turn around, can you turn around?
Em                               C
Just wait, can we work this out, can we work this out?
G                                   D
Just wait, can you call me please? 'Cause I wanna be with you
Em            C
WOOOOO.......WOOOOOOO
G                           D
Wait, can you turn around, can you turn around?
Em                               C
Just wait, can we work this out, can we work this out?
G                                   D
Just wait, can you call me please? 'Cause I wanna be with you
Em            C
WOOOOO.......WOOOOOOO

Wait chords and lyrics

Free chords for Wait by Maroon 5. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

[Verse 1]
[Pre-Chorus]
[Chorus]
[Verse 2]
[Pre-Chorus]
[Chorus]
G   D   Em   Em
[Bridge]
[Chorus]

Wait Chords by Maroon 5

Learn how to play Wait by Maroon 5 with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Wait chords”, “Wait guitar chords”, or “Maroon 5 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 Wait chords and for experienced players who want accurate Wait lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include B, G, D, A, E, Em.

Frequently asked questions about Wait

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Can I transpose "Wait" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Wait"?

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

Is "Wait" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Wait" by Maroon 5 with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Maroon 5 below.

What key is "Wait" in?

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