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I Can Wait Forever


"I Can Wait Forever" by Air Supply is performed in the original key of C major. Released in 1982 as part of their album "Now and Forever," the song is a heartfelt ballad written by Graham Russell. An interesting fact is that "I Can Wait Forever" showcases Air Supply's signature soft rock sound, characterized by lush harmonies and emotive vocals. The melody features gentle piano accompaniment, soaring vocal melodies, and poignant lyrics about enduring love and patience, making it a timeless classic in the band's repertoire.

I Can Wait Forever - Air Supply

E E E E E D D C D
When you say , "i miss the things you do"
D D D D D E D D C C b C
I just want to get back close again to you
E E E E E D D C D
But for now , your voice is near enough
D D D D E D D C C a
How I miss you and I miss your love
D D E F E D D C D E C
And though , all the days that pass me by so slow
D E D C C b C D b
All the emptiness inside me flows
B C D D E F# A G
All around and there's no way out
F G A A A A # A
I'm just thinking so much of you
F G A A A A# A
There was never any doubt

Chorus
F G A C D F
I can wait forever
E F G A G F E F
If you say you'll be there too
F G A A# A G G F G
I can wait forever if you will
E E E E D E C D D D C D C C
I know it's worth it all , to spend my life alone with you

E E E E E D D C D
When it looked as though my life was wrong
D D D D D E D D C C D C
You took my love and gave it somewhere to belong
G C C G G F# FA#MI F#
I'll be here , when hope is out of sight
D D D D D E F D C C D C
I just wish that I were next to you tonight
D D E F E D D C D E C
And though , I'll be reaching for you even though
D E D C C b C D b
You'll be somewhere else , my love will go
b C D D E F# A G
Like a bird on its way back home
G A B B B B C4 B
I could never let you go
G A B B B C4 B
And I just want you to know


G A B D E G
I can wait forever
F# G A B A G G F# G
If you say you'll be there too
G A B A B A A G A
I can wait forever if you will
E F# F# F# B A E E E D E D D
I know it's worth it all , to spend my life alone with you