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Waitin' On The Day

"Waitin' On The Day" by John Mayer is a song performed in the original key of E major. It was released on his sixth studio album, Paradise Valley, in 2013. The song was written and composed solely by John Mayer himself. As for trivia, it is worth noting that "Waitin' On The Day" features mellow and introspective lyrics that reflect Mayer's signature style of songwriting. The melody is characterized by its laid-back, acoustic guitar-driven sound, complemented by Mayer's smooth vocals. Overall, the song captures Mayer's ability to blend elements of folk, blues, and pop into a melodic and reflective piece.
Waitin' On The Day - John Mayer

f# f# e f#
I'm waitin' on the day
e f# b b a f#
When my thoughts are my own
e f# b b a f#
When this house is my home
a a d e d
And plans are laid

a a a f# f# e d d
When you'll be there for me babe
a a a f# f# e d
When you'll love me all the way
a a a f# f# g g d , g f# g f# d
When you take my side in every little firefight
a a a f# f# e d
When you hang your things and stay
a a f# f# e f#
I'm waitin' on the day

e f# b a f#
When my life on the run
e f# b a f# d
Bleaches out in the sun and
a f# e
Shows my age

f# f# f# e f#
I'm waitin' on the day
e f# g d c f#
When that voice comes to say
d f# f# f# d d d
That it's not wrong what you did
a a f# e d
For just a kid

a a a f# f# e d d
When you'll be there for me babe
a a a f# f# e d
When you'll love me all the way
a a a f# f# g g d , g f# g f# d
When you take my side in every little firefight
a a a f# f# e d
When you hang your things and stay
a a f# f# e f#
I'm waitin' on the day

f# f# f# e f#
Waitin' on the day
e f# b b a f#

When these words are in stone
e f# b b a f#

When the kids are all grown
a a f# e d
And we go dancing
a g f# e d
Oh can you do it babe?

b g a g f# e d d
Can you love me all the way?
b g a g g f# g g g g f# d
Will you tie me tight in little strands of paradise?
d e f# e d , f# f# e e d d
Will you walk with me before the morning fades?

a a f# f# d d
I'm waitin' on the day