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Wasting My Life Away chords by
Ernest Tubb
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Key: B major•
Intro 1
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Verse 1
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I'm
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wasting my life away,
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and my hair is fast turning gray.
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On my life the sun never beams
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An d sorrows fill all of my dreams

Once I was happy and free
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And grief was a stranger to me
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Then you taught me to love you
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And then left me this way
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Just wasting my life away

You should have left me alone
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and not let me call you my own
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But somehow you just didn't care,

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There's nothing about you that's fair.
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If ever there should come the time,
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That your life is messed up like mine,
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Just remember I love you,
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but I hope that you pay,
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For wasting my life away.
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Once I thought love was divine
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But I was just foolish and blind
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And I hope that you're
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sat is fied,
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for you've crushed my spirit and pride.
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It's hard to feel like I do,
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but you know I owe it to you.
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And I hope that it hurts you
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when you hear me say,
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I'm wasting my life away. you

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Chords

  • G

  • D

  • Em

  • E

  • A

  • Am

  • C

  • B

    2

  • Eb

    6

  • F

Capo: 4

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Wasting My Life Away?

The original key of Wasting My Life Away by Ernest Tubb is B major.

What are the main chords for Wasting My Life Away?

The primary chords used in Wasting My Life Away are B, F#, G#m, G#, C#, C#m.

Do I need a capo to play Wasting My Life Away?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.

Is Wasting My Life Away beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like B, F#, G#m, G#, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Wasting My Life Away?

The tempo of Wasting My Life Away is approximately 171 beats per minute.

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