Right Here Waiting

by Richard Marx
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Lyrics

O ceans a part, ed day af ter day,

and I (Gsus)slow ly go in sane.

I hear your voice ter,

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 (Fsus2)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 (Gsus)thought would last some how.

I hear the laugh ter,

I taste the

but I (G)can’t get near you now.

If Oh, can’t you see it, ba by?

You’ve got me go in’ (Fsus2)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.

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

Wait ing (G)for you.

Right Here Waiting — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Right Here Waiting" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Right Here Waiting

Why does "Right Here Waiting" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "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 chords are used in "Right Here Waiting"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: Am, C, Csus2, Dm7, F, Fsus2, G, Gsus4.
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.
Is this real sheet music for "Right Here Waiting"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Right Here Waiting".
Can I see all the notes in "Right Here Waiting"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 100 BPM.

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