
I Knew You Were Waiting For Me
Aretha Franklin
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Tom : F#m
| E – A | A – E |
E A/E
Like a warrior that fights, and wins the battle
E
I know the taste of victory
A/E
Though I went through some nights consumed by the shadows
E
I was crippled emotionally
F#m7 C#m7
Somehow I made it through the heartache
F#m7 C#m7 C#7
Yes I did, I escaped
F#m7 C#m7
I found my way out of the darkness
A
I kept my faith (I know you did), kept my faith
E A/E
When the river was deep, I didn't falter
E A/E
When the mountain was high, I still believed
E A/E
When the valley was low, it didn't stop me, no no
F#m7 C#m7
F#m7 A A6 – E
I knew you were waiting, I knew you were waiting for me
With an endless desire I kept on searching
Sure in time our eyes would meet
Like the bridge is on fire
The hurt is over, one touch and you set me free
I don't regret a single moment, no I don't looking hack
When I think of all those disappointments
I just laugh (I know you do), I just laugh
When the river was deep, I didn't falter
When the mountain was high, I still believed
When the valley was low, it didn't stop me
I knew you were waiting, I knew you were waiting for me
A/C# A/C E/B G# C#m
So we were drawn together through destiny
A/C# A/C E/B D
I know this love we shared was meant to be
F#m7 C#m7 F#m7 C#m7
I knew you were waiting, knew you were waiting
F#m7 C#m7
F#m7 A A6 – E
I knew you were waiting , knew you were waiting for me
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