Don’t Wait chords by 
J.j. Cale And Eric Clapton 
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Frequently asked questions
The original key of Don’t Wait by J.J. Cale and Eric Clapton is E major.
The primary chords used in Don’t Wait are A, E, B.
To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.
Yes, this version uses open chords like A, E, B, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.
The tempo of Don’t Wait is approximately 90 beats per minute.
You can easily change the key of Don’t Wait using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.
Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Don’t Wait. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.
Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with J.J. Cale and Eric Clapton.
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