Key: E
Introduction:
E7M
I can't help but wait
C#m7 G#m7
Oh I, can't help but wait
Check it out
E7M C#m7
I see you, you're with him - he ain't right but you don't trip
G#m7
You stand by, while he lies - then turn right 'round and forgive
E7M C#m7
I can't take to see your face, with those tears run down your cheeks
A7M G#m7
And I don't wanna come between you and your man
A7M A#m7
Even though I know I treat you better than he can
D# E7M
Girl I can't help but wait
C#m7
Til' you get that with him, it don't change
G#m7
Can't help but wait
Til' you see that with me it ain't the same
E7M
Can't help but wait
C#m7 G#m7
Til' you, see you, for what you really are
Baby girl you are a star
E7M
And I can't help but wait
C#m7
Listen, it ain't fresh to just let him call the shots
G#m7
You're a queen, you should be, getting all that someone's got
E7M C#m7
You should be rocking the latest in purses, bracelets, and watches, your worth
G#m7
Much more than an occasional "I love you"
I'm thinking of you
A7M G#m7
And I don't wanna come between you and your man
A7M A#m7
Even though I know I treat you better than he can
D# E7M
Girl I can't help but wait
C#m7
Til' you get that with him, it don't change
G#m7
Can't help but wait
Til' you see that with me it ain't the same
E7M
Can't help but wait
C#m7 G#m7
Til' you, see you, for what you really are
Baby girl you are a star
A7M
And I can't help but wait
Get it together - you can do better
G#m7
Seeing's believing
And I see what you need so
A7M
I'm gone play my position
Let you catch what you've been missing
A#m7 D#
I'm calling out, girl 'cause
E7M
I can't help but wait
C#m7
Til' you get that with him, it don't change
G#m7
Can't help but wait
Til' you see that with me it ain't the same
E7M
Can't help but wait
C#m7 G#m7
Til' you, see you,for what you really are
Baby girl you are a star
E7M
And I can't help but wait