Lauren Jauregui – Expectations Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab
This is the chord progression of Expectations by Lauren Jauregui on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.
[Intro]
Am, Em, B
(Am)Up in bed,(Em) all alone
(B)Wondering where you’ve (Em)been
(Am)Ten past three
(Em)I know the club closed (B)at two(Em) A.M
(Am)I’ve already been through about(Em) seven scenarios
‘Bout (B)what it was that changed your (Em)mind
(Am)Knowing very well that you (Em)told me you’d come home
And it (B)happens every (Em)time
Wish I had (Am)no (Em)expectations
I (B)wish that I could get it through your(Em) head
With (Am)no confront(Em)ation
I really (B)wish we could talk about it (Em)instead
All these(Am) tears that I cry while I’m(Em) turned to the side
And you’re in(B) the same fucking (Em)bed
Wish I had(Am) no (Em)expectations
But I(B)expect, you expect, we expect
(Am)No, I don’t mean to (Em)pry
I don’t (B)need no play by (Em)play (Nah)
(Am)All I need from(Em) your side is for (B)you to commu(Em)nicate
(Am)Respect for my time, (Em)respect for my space,(B) respect for my (Em)energy
‘Cause I’ve been (Am)waiting here all night for (Em)you to warm me up
And you (B)haven’t once thought of(Em) me
Wish I had (Am)no (Em)expectations
I (B)wish that I could get it through your(Em) head
With (Am)no confront(Em)ation
I really (B)wish we could talk about it (Em)instead
All these(Am) tears that I cry while I’m(Em) turned to the side
And you’re in(B) the same fucking (Em)bed
Wish I had(Am) no (Em)expectations
But I(B)expect, you expect, we expect
Am, Em, B, Em (x4)
Wish I had (Am)no (Em)expectations
I (B)wish that I could get it through your(Em) head
With (Am)no confront(Em)ation
I really (B)wish we could talk about it (Em)instead
All these(Am) tears that I cry while I’m(Em) turned to the side
And you’re in(B) the same fucking (Em)bed
Wish I had(Am) no (Em)expectations(No)
But I(B)expect, you expect, we expect
How to play Expectations: key, chords and progression
Expectations by Lauren Jauregui is in the key of E minor (one sharp: F♯). The song uses 3 chords: Am, Em and B.
The backbone of the song is Am – Em – B (iv – i – V in E minor). Practise these 3 changes until they feel natural and you can play most of it.
Easier on guitar: put a capo on the 7th fret and play the shapes Dm, Am, E (100% of the chords become easy open shapes, against 67% without a capo). It sounds exactly the same.
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Expectations chords: questions
What key is Expectations in?
Expectations by Lauren Jauregui is in the key of E minor (one sharp: F♯).
What chords are in Expectations?
Expectations uses 3 chords: Am, Em, B.
What is the chord progression of Expectations?
The main progression is Am – Em – B (iv – i – V).
Is Expectations easy to play on guitar?
Yes, with a capo: put a capo on the 7th fret and play the shapes Dm, Am, E (100% of the chords become easy open shapes, against 67% without a capo).