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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
D · Bb · C · Am
Waiting Room Chords – Guitar
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
D · Bb · C · Am
Waiting Room Chords – Ukulele
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
D · Bb · C · Am
Waiting Room Chords – Piano
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
D · Bb · C · Am
Waiting Room Chords – Banjo
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
D · Bb · C · Am
Waiting Room Chords – Mandolin
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
D · Bb · C · Am
Waiting Room Chords – Harmonica
Fugazi’s post-hardcore anthem about patience and self-determination. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.
Punk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Mute the strings with your strumming hand for a percussive, choppy sound.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
D (×7)
Chorus
D (×4)
Verse 2
D (×7)
Chorus
D (×4)
Bridge
D – A – D (×4)
Verse 3
D (×7)
Chorus
D (×4)
Practice tip: Play along with the recording to lock in the song’s driving, repetitive energy and master the quick D to A changes in the bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Waiting Room"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: D, Bb, C and Am.
Is "Waiting Room" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Waiting Room" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "Waiting Room"?
It was written by Ian MacKaye, Joe Lally, Brendan Canty, Guy Picciotto, and released in 1989.