Wasted Words chords by The Allman Brothers Band

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Key: A

Difficulty: Intermediate

Intro:
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Verse 1:
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Can you tell me, tell me, friend, just exactly where I've been
A
Is that so much to ask, I'll pay you back no matter what the task
D                      A
You seem really sure 'bout something I don't know
D                       A
Take that load off, looks like chest's about to go
E                  D       B  E   A
Your wasted words already been heard, are you really God, yes or no

Verse 2:
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Well, all day and half the night you're walkin' round lookin' such a fright
A
Good is it me or is it you, I'd make a wager and I'd hope you lose
D                    A
Time's gone, looks like Rome is 'bout to fall
D                    A
Next time take the elevator, please don't crawl
E              D         B E   A
Your wasted words so absurd, are you really Satan, yes or no

Instrumental:
A A A A
D A D A
E E D B E A

Verse 3:
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Well, I ain't no saint and you sure as hell ain't no savior
A
Every other Christmas I would practice good behavior
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That was then, this is now, don't ask me to be mister clean
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Baby, I don't know how
D                     A
Ring my phone 'bout ten more times, we will see
D                  A
Find that broke down line and let it be
E                   D          B    E  A
Your wasted words will never be heard, go on home baby and watch it on TV
D   B    E   A
Weekday soap-box specialty, you know what I'm talkin' 'bout now
D              B E     A   D B E A
By the way, this song's for you, sincerely, me

Outro:
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