Ariana Grande - We Can't Be Friends (Wait For Your Love) Chords

[Intro]
D
 
 
[Verse 1]
D                          G
 I didn't think you'd understand me
D                        G
 How could you ever even try?
D                     A                 G
 I don't wanna tiptoe but I don't wanna hide
                                       Bm
But I don't wanna feed this monstruous fire
           A              G
Just wanna let this story die
 
And I'll be alright
 
 
[Chorus]
D
We can't be friends
                G
But I'd like to just pre-tend
                  D
You cling to your papers and pens
               G
Wait until you like me again
 
 
[Post-Chorus]
              Bm
Wait for your love
A                        G
Love, I'll wait for your love
 
 
[Verse 2]
D                           G
 Me and my truth, we sit in silence
  D                             G
Mm, baby girl, it's just me and you
D                    A                       G
'Cause I don't wanna argue but I don't wanna bite
                                   Bm
My tongue, yeah, I think I’d rather die
           A
You got me misunderstood
       G
But at least I look this good
 
 
[Chorus]
D
We can't be friends
                G
But I'd like to just pre-tend
                  D
You cling to your papers and pens
               G
Wait until you like me again
 
 
[Post-Chorus]
              Bm
Wait for your love
A                        G
Love, I'll wait for your love
                   Bm
I'll wait for your love
A                        G
Love, I'll wait for your love
 
 
[Bridge]
              D
Know that you made me
                     G
I don't like how you paint me, yet I'm still here hangin'
             D
Not what you made me
                      G
It's somethin' like a daydream
                          Bm
But I feel so seen in the night
       A
So for now, it's only me
G
 And maybe that's all I need
 
 
[Chorus]
N.C.
We can't be friends
N.C.
But I'd like to just pre-tend
                  D
You cling to your papers and pens
               G
Wait until you like me again
 
 
[Post-Chorus]
              Bm
Wait for your love
A                        G
Love, I'll wait for your love
                   Bm
I'll wait for your love
A                        G
Love, I'll wait for your love
 
 
[Outro]
                   D
I'll wait for your love
                   G
I'll wait for your love
                   D
I'll wait for your love
                   G
I'll wait for your love
                   D    G D G
I'll wait for your love





How to play "We Can't Be Friends (Wait For Your Love)" by Ariana Grande on guitar

[Intro]
D
- Begin with a basic strum on the D chord and let it ring out.

[Verse 1.]
- For phrases like "I didn't think you'd understand me," employ a down-up strum rhythm.
- Maintain consistent beat while transitioning smoothly between D and G chords.
- Strumming pattern: Down-up-down-up, with a gentle, reflecting tone.

D A G Bm A G transitions to A and G with distinct alterations.
- Soften strumming for introspective lyrics, such as "Just wanna let this story die."
- Strumming Pattern: Use down-up strums to progressively increase intensity.

[Chorus]
- D G
- For "We Can't Be Friends," employ a stronger strumming pattern.
- Strumming Pattern: Down-up-down-up, using more force on the downstrokes.

[Post-Chorus]
- Bm A G: Emphasize downbeats for a firm rhythmic basis.
- Strumming Pattern: Down-up strums with emphasis on clean, precise transitions.

[Verse 2.]
In D G, keep a consistent down-up strumming rhythm and smooth transitions
to preserve the reflected tone of the song, like in Verse 1.

- Emphasize dynamics, especially in sentences like "You got me misunderstood."
- Strumming Pattern: Use down-up strums with increased intensity throughout emotive lines.

[Chorus]
- D G
- Use the same strumming pattern as in the first chorus to emphasize the emotional
impact of the lyrics.

[Post-Chorus]
- Bm A G Bm A G
- Repeat the strumming pattern with clear chord changes and consistent rhythm.

[Bridge]
- D G
- For "Know that you made me," employ a gentler strumming rhythm.
- Strumming Pattern: Down-up to emphasize the reflecting tone.

To emphasize the emotional transition, use somewhat heavier strums on downbeats (Bm A G).
- Strumming Pattern: Down-up strums, steadily increasing in intensity.

[Chorus]
- N.C.
- When singing "We can't be friends," strum gently or not at all to emphasize the lyrics.

For the final chorus, use the pronounced strumming pattern (D G).

[Post-Chorus]
- Bm A G Bm A G
Repeat the strumming pattern with distinct transitions and constant rhythm.

[Outro]:
- D G D G D G
- For "I'll wait for your love," utilize a calm down-up strumming pattern.
- Let the final notes ring out quietly to end the song.

Common mistakes include inconsistent strumming patterns that impair a song's flow.
- Rapid chord transitions, especially from D to G.
- Not placing enough emphasis on dynamics, particularly in the bridge and chorus.

"We Can't Be Friends (Wait For Your Love)" by Ariana Grande examines the difficulties
of navigating a tense relationship. The conflict between needing to go forward and
wanting to keep in touch is expressed in the lyrics. Pop and R&B artist
Ariana Grande is well-known for her strong vocals and poignant live performances.
Her career boasts both critically acclaimed albums and successful songs.