In The Waiting Line

by Zero 7
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Lyrics

(C)Wait in (Fm7)line

(Bb)’til your (C5)time.

(C)Tick ing (Fm7)clock,

(Bb)ev ’ry one stop.

Ev ’ry (C)one’s say ing dif (Fm7)f’rent things to me, dif f’rent (Bb)things to me.

Ev ’ry (C)one’s say ing dif (Fm7)f’rent things to me, dif f’rent (Bb)things to me.

Do you be lieve

in what you see?

There does n’t seem to be an y (D7)bod y else who a (G)grees with me.

(C)Do you be (Fm7)lieve

in (Bb)what you (C)see?

Mo tion less (Fm7)wheel,

(Bb)noth ing is (C)real.

Wast ing my (Fm7)time

(Bb)in the wait ing (C)line.

Do you be (Fm7)lieve

in (Bb)what you (C)see?

(C)Nine to (Fm7)five,

(Bb)liv in’ (C5)lies.

(C)Ev ’ry (Fm7)day,

(Bb)steal ’ry in’ time.

Ev ’ry (C)one’s tak ing ev (Fm7)’ry thing they can, ev ’ry (Bb)thing they can.

Ev ’ry (C)one’s tak ing ev (Fm7)’ry thing they can, ev ’ry (Bb)thing they can.

Do you be lieve

in what you feel?

There does n’t seem to be an y (D7)bod y else who a (G)grees with me.

(C)Do you be (Fm7)lieve

in (Bb)what you (C)see?

Mo tion less (Fm7)wheel,

(Bb)noth ing is (C)real.

Wast ing my (Fm7)time

(Bb)in the wait ing (C)line.

Do you be (Fm7)lieve

in (Bb)what you (C)see?

And I’ll shout and I’ll scream,

but I’d (G)rath er not be seen.

And I’ll hide a way

for an oth er day.

Do you be (Fm7)lieve

in (Bb)what you (C)see?

Mo tion less (Fm7)wheel,

(Bb)noth ing is (C)real.

Wast ing my (Fm7)time

(Bb)in the wait ing (C)line.

Do you be (Fm7)lieve

in (Bb)what you (C)see?

Ev ’ry one’s say ing dif (Fm7)f’rent things to me, dif f’rent (Bb)things to me.

Ev ’ry one’s say ing dif (Fm7)f’rent things to me, dif f’rent (Bb)things to me.

Ev ’ry (C)one’s tak in’ ev (Fm7)’ry thing they can, ev ’ry (Bb)thing they can.

Ev ’ry (C)one’s tak in’ ev (Fm7)’ry thing they can, ev ’ry (Bb)thing they can.

Ev ’ry one’s say ing dif (Fm7)f’rent things to me, dif f’rent (Bb)things to me.

Ev ’ry one’s say ing dif (Fm7)f’rent things to me, dif f’rent (Bb)things to me.

Ev ’ry (Bb)things to me.

In The Waiting Line — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "In The Waiting Line" by Zero 7: 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, 78 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “In The Waiting Line”

What key is "In The Waiting Line" by Zero 7 played in?
In The Waiting Line is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "In The Waiting Line"?
The arrangement plays at 78 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "In The Waiting Line" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "In The Waiting Line"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "In The Waiting Line"?
"In The Waiting Line" was originally performed by Zero 7. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "In The Waiting Line"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: Bb, Bbsus4, C, Cm, Cpow, D7, F, Fm7, +2 more.
Is there a karaoke version of "In The Waiting Line" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "In The Waiting Line" by Zero 7. 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 "In The Waiting Line" 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 "In The Waiting Line" 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.