Waiting At The Church

by Betty Grable
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I’m in a nice bit of trou ble, I con (G)fess; (C)some bo dy with (G7)me has had a (C)game.

(C)I should by now be a proud and hap py bride, (A7)but I’ve (G)still got to (A7)keep my (D7)sin gle (G)name.

(G7)I was pro posed to by O ba di ah Binks (C)in a ve ry gen tle man ly way;

(D7)lent him all my mo ney so that (G)he could buy a home, and (A7)punc tual ly at (D7)twelve o’ clock to (G)day

(C)There was (C7)I, (F)wait ing at the church (D7)wait ing at the church (G)wait ing at the (G7)church (C)When I found he’d (B7)left me in the (Bm)lurch, (G)lor, how it (D7)did up (G)set me!

(C)All at (C7)once he (F)sent me round a note, (D7)here’s the ve ry note, (G)this is what he (G7)wrote (C)“Can’t get a (A7)way to (Dm)mar ry you to (Fm)day, (C7)my wife won’t (G7)let (C)me!”

(C)There was (C7)I, (F)wait ing at the church (D7)wait ing at the church (G)wait ing at the (G7)church (C)When I found he’d (B7)left me in the (Bm)lurch, (G)lor, how it (D7)did up (G)set me!

(C)All at (C7)once he (F)sent me round a note, (D7)here’s the ve ry note, (G)this is what he (G7)wrote (C)“Can’t get a (A7)way to (Dm)mar ry you to (Fm)day, (C7)my wife won’t (G7)let (C)me!”

(G7)let (C)me!”

Waiting At The Church — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Waiting At The Church" by Betty Grable: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 140 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Waiting At The Church”

Can I sing "Waiting At The Church" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Waiting At The Church" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in C, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Waiting At The Church" by Betty Grable in?
The backing track is in C at 140 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Waiting At The Church" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Waiting At The Church"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Waiting At The Church", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Waiting At The Church" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Waiting At The Church"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Waiting At The Church"?
"Waiting At The Church" was originally performed by Betty Grable. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
Is there a karaoke version of "Waiting At The Church" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Waiting At The Church" by Betty Grable. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Waiting At The Church" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Waiting At The Church" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.

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