Right Here Waiting

· by Richard Marx

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Lyrics

O ceans a part, ed day af ter day,

and I (Gsus)slow ly go in sane.

I hear your voice ter,

on the line, (Dm7)tears,

but it (G)does n’t stop the pain.

If I see you next to nev er,

how can we say for (Fsus2)ev er?

Wher ev er you go, what ev er you do, I will be right here wait ing (G)for you.

What ev er it takes,

or how my heart breaks, I will be right here wait ing for you.

I took for grant ed day all the times

that I (Gsus)thought would last some how.

I hear the laugh ter,

I taste the (Dm7)tears,

but I (G)can’t get near you now.

If Oh, can’t you see it, ba by?

You’ve got me go in’ (Fsus2)cra zy.

Wher ev er you go,

what ev er you do, I will be right here wait ing (G)for you.

What ev er it takes,

or how my heart breaks, I will be right here wait ing for you.

I won der (C)how we can sur vive

this ro mance.

But in the (C)end, if I’m with you, I’ll take the chance.

Oh, can’t you see

Wait ing (G)for you.

Right Here Waiting by Richard Marx — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Right Here Waiting” by Richard Marx in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 100 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Right Here Waiting" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Right Here Waiting"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Right Here Waiting" use?: Just 8 chords: Am, C, Csus2, Dm7, F, Fsus2, G, Gsus4. Take it one section at a time.
What other Richard Marx songs work for kids?: Try "HOLD ON TO THE NIGHTS", "ENDLESS SUMMER NIGHTS", "HAZARD". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.