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Waiting Room Chords

Fugazi Beginner Key of D 4 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

D

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

D · Bb · C · Am

Waiting Room Chords – Guitar

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D

I am a patient boy

D

I wait, I wait, I wait, I wait

D

My time is water down a drain

D

Everybody’s moving, everybody’s moving

D

Everybody’s moving, moving, moving, moving

D

Please don’t leave me to remain

D

In the waiting room

Chorus

D

Sitting in the waiting room

D

Sitting in the waiting room

D

Sitting in the waiting room

D

Sitting in the waiting room

Verse 2

D

I am a patient boy

D

I wait, I wait, I wait, I wait

D

My time is like water down a drain

D

Everybody’s moving, everybody’s moving

D

Everybody’s moving, moving, moving, moving

D

Please don’t leave me to remain

D

In the waiting room

Chorus

D

Sitting in the waiting room

D

Sitting in the waiting room

D

Sitting in the waiting room

D

Sitting in the waiting room

Bridge

D A D

I won’t worry, I won’t worry

D A D

I won’t worry, I won’t worry

D A D

I won’t worry, I won’t worry

D A D

I won’t worry, I won’t worry

Verse 3

D

I am a patient boy

D

I wait, I wait, I wait, I wait

D

My time is water down a drain

D

Everybody’s moving, everybody’s moving

D

Everybody’s moving, moving, moving, moving

D

Please don’t leave me to remain

D

In the waiting room

Chorus

D

Sitting in the waiting room

D

Sitting in the waiting room

D

Sitting in the waiting room

D

Sitting in the waiting room

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.

Dtap to play

Bbtap to play

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Key

D

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

D · Bb · C · Am

Waiting Room Chords – Ukulele

Fugazi’s post-hardcore anthem about patience and self-determination. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.

Punk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Mute the strings with your strumming hand for a percussive, choppy sound.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D

I am a patient boy

D

I wait, I wait, I wait, I wait

D

My time is water down a drain

D

Everybody’s moving, everybody’s moving

D

Everybody’s moving, moving, moving, moving

D

Please don’t leave me to remain

D

In the waiting room

Chorus

D

Sitting in the waiting room

D

Sitting in the waiting room

D

Sitting in the waiting room

D

Sitting in the waiting room

Verse 2

D

I am a patient boy

D

I wait, I wait, I wait, I wait

D

My time is like water down a drain

D

Everybody’s moving, everybody’s moving

D

Everybody’s moving, moving, moving, moving

D

Please don’t leave me to remain

D

In the waiting room

Chorus

D

Sitting in the waiting room

D

Sitting in the waiting room

D

Sitting in the waiting room

D

Sitting in the waiting room

Bridge

D A D

I won’t worry, I won’t worry

D A D

I won’t worry, I won’t worry

D A D

I won’t worry, I won’t worry

D A D

I won’t worry, I won’t worry

Verse 3

D

I am a patient boy

D

I wait, I wait, I wait, I wait

D

My time is water down a drain

D

Everybody’s moving, everybody’s moving

D

Everybody’s moving, moving, moving, moving

D

Please don’t leave me to remain

D

In the waiting room

Chorus

D

Sitting in the waiting room

D

Sitting in the waiting room

D

Sitting in the waiting room

D

Sitting in the waiting room

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.

Dtap to play

Bbtap to play

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Key

D

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

D · Bb · C · Am

Waiting Room Chords – Piano

Fugazi’s post-hardcore anthem about patience and self-determination. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.

Punk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Mute the strings with your strumming hand for a percussive, choppy sound.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D

I am a patient boy

D

I wait, I wait, I wait, I wait

D

My time is water down a drain

D

Everybody’s moving, everybody’s moving

D

Everybody’s moving, moving, moving, moving

D

Please don’t leave me to remain

D

In the waiting room

Chorus

D

Sitting in the waiting room

D

Sitting in the waiting room

D

Sitting in the waiting room

D

Sitting in the waiting room

Verse 2

D

I am a patient boy

D

I wait, I wait, I wait, I wait

D

My time is like water down a drain

D

Everybody’s moving, everybody’s moving

D

Everybody’s moving, moving, moving, moving

D

Please don’t leave me to remain

D

In the waiting room

Chorus

D

Sitting in the waiting room

D

Sitting in the waiting room

D

Sitting in the waiting room

D

Sitting in the waiting room

Bridge

D A D

I won’t worry, I won’t worry

D A D

I won’t worry, I won’t worry

D A D

I won’t worry, I won’t worry

D A D

I won’t worry, I won’t worry

Verse 3

D

I am a patient boy

D

I wait, I wait, I wait, I wait

D

My time is water down a drain

D

Everybody’s moving, everybody’s moving

D

Everybody’s moving, moving, moving, moving

D

Please don’t leave me to remain

D

In the waiting room

Chorus

D

Sitting in the waiting room

D

Sitting in the waiting room

D

Sitting in the waiting room

D

Sitting in the waiting room

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.

Dtap to play

Bbtap to play

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Key

D

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

D · Bb · C · Am

Waiting Room Chords – Banjo

Fugazi’s post-hardcore anthem about patience and self-determination. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.

Punk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Mute the strings with your strumming hand for a percussive, choppy sound.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D

I am a patient boy

D

I wait, I wait, I wait, I wait

D

My time is water down a drain

D

Everybody’s moving, everybody’s moving

D

Everybody’s moving, moving, moving, moving

D

Please don’t leave me to remain

D

In the waiting room

Chorus

D

Sitting in the waiting room

D

Sitting in the waiting room

D

Sitting in the waiting room

D

Sitting in the waiting room

Verse 2

D

I am a patient boy

D

I wait, I wait, I wait, I wait

D

My time is like water down a drain

D

Everybody’s moving, everybody’s moving

D

Everybody’s moving, moving, moving, moving

D

Please don’t leave me to remain

D

In the waiting room

Chorus

D

Sitting in the waiting room

D

Sitting in the waiting room

D

Sitting in the waiting room

D

Sitting in the waiting room

Bridge

D A D

I won’t worry, I won’t worry

D A D

I won’t worry, I won’t worry

D A D

I won’t worry, I won’t worry

D A D

I won’t worry, I won’t worry

Verse 3

D

I am a patient boy

D

I wait, I wait, I wait, I wait

D

My time is water down a drain

D

Everybody’s moving, everybody’s moving

D

Everybody’s moving, moving, moving, moving

D

Please don’t leave me to remain

D

In the waiting room

Chorus

D

Sitting in the waiting room

D

Sitting in the waiting room

D

Sitting in the waiting room

D

Sitting in the waiting room

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.

Dtap to play

Bbtap to play

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Key

D

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

D · Bb · C · Am

Waiting Room Chords – Mandolin

Fugazi’s post-hardcore anthem about patience and self-determination. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.

Punk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Mute the strings with your strumming hand for a percussive, choppy sound.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D

I am a patient boy

D

I wait, I wait, I wait, I wait

D

My time is water down a drain

D

Everybody’s moving, everybody’s moving

D

Everybody’s moving, moving, moving, moving

D

Please don’t leave me to remain

D

In the waiting room

Chorus

D

Sitting in the waiting room

D

Sitting in the waiting room

D

Sitting in the waiting room

D

Sitting in the waiting room

Verse 2

D

I am a patient boy

D

I wait, I wait, I wait, I wait

D

My time is like water down a drain

D

Everybody’s moving, everybody’s moving

D

Everybody’s moving, moving, moving, moving

D

Please don’t leave me to remain

D

In the waiting room

Chorus

D

Sitting in the waiting room

D

Sitting in the waiting room

D

Sitting in the waiting room

D

Sitting in the waiting room

Bridge

D A D

I won’t worry, I won’t worry

D A D

I won’t worry, I won’t worry

D A D

I won’t worry, I won’t worry

D A D

I won’t worry, I won’t worry

Verse 3

D

I am a patient boy

D

I wait, I wait, I wait, I wait

D

My time is water down a drain

D

Everybody’s moving, everybody’s moving

D

Everybody’s moving, moving, moving, moving

D

Please don’t leave me to remain

D

In the waiting room

Chorus

D

Sitting in the waiting room

D

Sitting in the waiting room

D

Sitting in the waiting room

D

Sitting in the waiting room

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.

Dtap to play

Bbtap to play

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

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)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Mute the strings with your strumming hand for a percussive, choppy sound.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D

I am a patient boy

D

I wait, I wait, I wait, I wait

D

My time is water down a drain

D

Everybody’s moving, everybody’s moving

D

Everybody’s moving, moving, moving, moving

D

Please don’t leave me to remain

D

In the waiting room

Chorus

D

Sitting in the waiting room

D

Sitting in the waiting room

D

Sitting in the waiting room

D

Sitting in the waiting room

Verse 2

D

I am a patient boy

D

I wait, I wait, I wait, I wait

D

My time is like water down a drain

D

Everybody’s moving, everybody’s moving

D

Everybody’s moving, moving, moving, moving

D

Please don’t leave me to remain

D

In the waiting room

Chorus

D

Sitting in the waiting room

D

Sitting in the waiting room

D

Sitting in the waiting room

D

Sitting in the waiting room

Bridge

D A D

I won’t worry, I won’t worry

D A D

I won’t worry, I won’t worry

D A D

I won’t worry, I won’t worry

D A D

I won’t worry, I won’t worry

Verse 3

D

I am a patient boy

D

I wait, I wait, I wait, I wait

D

My time is water down a drain

D

Everybody’s moving, everybody’s moving

D

Everybody’s moving, moving, moving, moving

D

Please don’t leave me to remain

D

In the waiting room

Chorus

D

Sitting in the waiting room

D

Sitting in the waiting room

D

Sitting in the waiting room

D

Sitting in the waiting room

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.