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Key: F#M

126 BPM

Tuning: Standard

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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

[Outro]
[a] [C] [G] [D]
[b] [Em] [Cb] [Cborus]
[G] [c] [D] [Em]
[C] [G] [D] [C]
[Em] [C] [G] [c]
[D] [Em] [C] [G]
[D] [C] [Em] [C]

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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals

Key F#m (F# Minor)

Tempo / BPM 126 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Easy

Capo Position Capo Fret 4

Chord Count 8 Unique Chords

Genre Pop Rock

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Wait by Maroon 5 is played in the key of F#m. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: D (VI) sebagai Submediant Mayor (Harapan/Penebal Harmoni), diikuti A (III) sebagai Mediant (Relatif Mayor/Terang), diikuti E (VII) sebagai Subtonic Mayor (Tensi Menuju Minor).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Wait by Maroon 5: sounding in F#m (Capo Fret 4, shape Dm) at 126 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in F#m (Capo on Fret 4 (played in Dm shape)) at 126 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (B) with open cowboy substitutions (open B7 (x21202)) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from B to G requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 91 BPM before accelerating to studio 126 BPM.

account_tree Chord Progression Analysis

Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

IV – ♭II – VI – III – ♭VII – vii – ♯IV – vi

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

B G D A

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

E Em C Dm

Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key F#M Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 4 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key DM Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 4 transforms fingering into Dm, maintaining F#m sound without complex barre chords.

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piano Chord Family F#M

Diatonic Matrix

This song is built on the key of F#M. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:

i F#m Tonic

ii° G#dim Supertonic

III A Mediant

iv Bm Subdominant

v C#m Dominant

VI D Submediant

VII E Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 8 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 1 barre chord shapes (B)

check_circle Capo on fret 4 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: F#M • TEMPO: 126 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: IV – ♭II – VI – III – ♭VII – vii – ♯IV – vi • DIFF: 1/5 • CAPO: 4

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quiz How to play the easy chords for Wait (Maroon 5)?

To play the Easy Chords for Wait, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 4 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Wait?

The original recording key for Wait by Maroon 5 is F#M. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

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Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.

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

[Outro]
[a] [C] [G] [D]
[b] [Em] [Cb] [Cborus]
[G] [c] [D] [Em]
[C] [G] [D] [C]
[Em] [C] [G] [c]
[D] [Em] [C] [G]
[D] [C] [Em] [C]