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Key: Eb major•
Intro 1
Fm
Fm

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Verse 1
Cm
Cm
3

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Fm
Fm

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Your mother came up to me,
Ab
Ab
4

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Cm
Cm
3

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She wanted an_ swers only
Fm
Fm

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Cm
Cm
3

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she should know,
Fm
Fm

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Ab
Ab
4

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Fm
Fm

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Only she should know.

It wasn't easy to deal with the
Cm
Cm
3

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Fm
Fm

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tears that rolled down her face.
Eb
Eb
6

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Fm
Fm

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I had no answers 'cause I didn't
Cm
Cm
3

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Ab
Ab
4

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Eb
Eb
6

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even know you.
Bb
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But these word_
Verse 2
Ab
Ab
4

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Eb
Eb
6

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s
Bb
Bb

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Ab
Ab
4

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Eb
Eb
6

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Ab
Ab
4

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They can_ 't re_ _ place,
Eb
Eb
6

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Bb
Bb

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Ab
Ab
4

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Eb
Eb
6

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The life you,
Interlude 1

The life you waste.
Fm
Fm

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Csus4
Csus4

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Eb
Eb
6

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Fm
Fm

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Ab
Ab
4

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Cm
Cm
3

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Fm
Fm

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Verse 3
Cm
Cm
3

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Fm
Fm

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How could you paint this pic_ ture?
Ab
Ab
4

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Cm
Cm
3

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Was life as bad as it should seem,
Fm
Fm

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Cm
Cm
3

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Eb
Eb
6

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Fm
Fm

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Ab
Ab
4

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Fm
Fm

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that there were no more option_ s for you?

I can't explain how I feel.
Cm
Cm
3

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Fm
Fm

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I've been there many times be_ fore.

I've tasted the cold steel of my life
Cm
Cm
3

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Fm
Fm

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crashing down before me.
Ab
Ab
4

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Eb
Eb
6

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Verse 4

Ab
Ab
4

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Eb
Eb
6

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But these words
Bb
Bb

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Ab
Ab
4

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They can_ 't re_ place,
Eb
Eb
6

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Bb
Bb

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Ab
Ab
4

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Eb
Eb
6

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The life you,
Interlude 2

The life you waste.
Dbm
Dbm
4

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B
B
2

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Dbm
Dbm
4

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B
B
2

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C#m
C#m
4

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Verse 5
C#m
C#m
4

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B
B
2

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C#m
C#m
4

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Did daddy not love you?
B
B
2

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C#m
C#m
4

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Or did he love you just too much?
B
B
2

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C#m
C#m
4

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Did he control you?
B
B
2

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Dbm
Dbm
4

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Did he live through you at your cost?
Cb
Cb
2

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Did he leave no question_ s for you
Dbm
Dbm
4

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Cb
Cb
2

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to answer on your own?
Verse 6
Dbm
Dbm
4

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Well fuck them,

And fuck her,
Abm
Abm
4

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And fuck him,
Dbm
Dbm
4

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And fuck you,
Cb
Cb
2

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Dbm
Dbm
4

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Ab
Ab
4

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For not hav_ ing the strength
Dbm
Dbm
4

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in your heart to pull through.
Cb
Cb
2

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Dbm
Dbm
4

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I've had doubt_ s,

I have failed,

I've fucked up,

I've had plans,
Cb
Cb
2

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Dbm
Dbm
4

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Doesn't mean I should take my
Cb
Cb
2

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life with my own hands.
Ab
Ab
4

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Eb
Eb
6

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Verse 7

Bb
Bb

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Eb
Eb
6

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But these word_ s
Ab
Ab
4

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Eb
Eb
6

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Bb
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Ab
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4

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Eb
Eb
6

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They can_ 't re_ place,
Bb
Bb

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Eb
Eb
6

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Ab
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4

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Eb
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6

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The life you,
Ab
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4

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Eb
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6

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The life you waste
Bb
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Ab
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4

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Eb
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6

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But these word_ s
Bb
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Ab
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4

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Eb
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6

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They don't re_ place,
Ab
Ab
4

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Eb
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6

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The life you,

The life you waste.
Ab
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4

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Eb
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6

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Open Tuner
Chords

  • Fm

  • Cm

    3

  • Ab

    4

  • Eb

    6

  • Bb

  • Csus4

  • Dbm

    4

  • B

    2

  • C#m

    4

  • Cb

    2

  • Abm

    4

Capo: 1

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Waste?

The original key of Waste by Staind is Eb major.

What are the main chords for Waste?

The primary chords used in Waste are Fm, Cm, Ab, Eb, Bb, Csus4.

Do I need a capo to play Waste?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

Is Waste beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like Fm, Cm, Ab, Eb, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Waste?

The tempo of Waste is approximately 107 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Waste?

You can easily change the key of Waste using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Can I print the guitar chords for Waste?

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Waste. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Is there a tuner available for Waste?

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 Staind.

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Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Waste to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

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