Wasted On The Way

by Crosby, Stills & Nash

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Lyrics

Look a round were me.

I can (Bm)see my life be fore me, run ning (G)rings a round the way it used to be.

(Em)all the nerve?

I am old er now.

I have (Bm)more than what I want ed, but I (G)wish that I had (A)start ed long be fore I did.

And there’s (G)so much (A)time to make up (D)ev ’ry where you turn,

(G)time we have (A)wast ed on the way.

(G)So much (A)wa ter mov ing (D)un der neath the bridge.

Let the (G)wa ter come and (A)car ry us a way.

Oh, when you were young,

did you (Bm)ques tion all the an swers?

Did you (G)en vy all the danc ers who had be.

(Em)all the nerve?

Look a round you now.

You must (Bm)go for what you want ed.

Look at (G)all my friends who (A)did and got what they de served.

And there’s (G)So much (A)time to make up (D)ev ’ry where you turn,

(G)time we have (A)wast ed on the way.

(G)So much (A)wa ter mov ing (D)un der neath the bridge.

Let the (G)wa ter come and (A)car ry us a way.

Oh, when

Let the (G)wa ter come and (A)car ry us a way.

Wasted On The Way by Crosby, Stills & Nash — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Wasted On The Way” by Crosby, Stills & Nash 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 D at 120 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "Wasted On The Way" 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 "Wasted On The Way"?
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.