Right Here Waiting

by Richard Marx
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Lyrics

O ceans a part, ed day af ter day,

and I (G)slow ly go in sane.

I hear your voice ter, I on the line,

but it (G)does n’t stop the pain.

If I see you next to nev er,

how can we say for (Gsus)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 (G)thought would last some how.

I hear the laugh ter, I taste the 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’ (Gsus)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.

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 here wait ing for you.

Wait ing (G)for you.

Right Here Waiting — Simple Sheet Music

"Right Here Waiting" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 100 BPM.

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About “Right Here Waiting”

What key is "Right Here Waiting" by Richard Marx played in?
Right Here Waiting 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 "Right Here Waiting"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Right Here Waiting" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Right Here Waiting"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Right Here Waiting"?
"Right Here Waiting" was originally performed by Richard Marx. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Richard Marx can I play here?
Try "HOLD ON TO THE NIGHTS", "ENDLESS SUMMER NIGHTS", "HAZARD". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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