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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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "Waiting At The Church" by Betty Grable as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in C — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 140 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
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”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Waiting At The Church" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key C, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
- 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.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of C, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Waiting At The Church" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
- Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
- Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
- Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
- Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.
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