What key is "Sitting" in?

"Sitting" by Cat Stevens is in the key of C with a tempo of 106 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Sitting" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Sitting" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Sitting" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Cat Stevens can I play here?

Try "MATTHEW AND SON", "WHERE DO THE CHILDREN PLAY", "WILD WORLD". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(C)Oh, I’m on my (G)way, I know I am.

(F)Some where not so (Em)far from here.

(F)All I know is (E)all I feel right now.

I feel the (D)pow er grow ing (F)in my (Am)hair.

(C)Sit ting on my (G)own, not by my self, es,

(F)ev ’ry bod y’s (Em)here with me.

(F)I don’t need to (E)touch your face to know, and I don’t (D)need to use my (F)eyes to (Am)see.

I keep on (E)won d’ring if I (A)sleep too (D)long,

will I al ways (E)wake up the same (G)(or (F)so.)

And keep on (E)won d’ring if I (A)sleep too (D)long,

will I e ven (E7)wake up a (A)gain (G)or (D)some (F)thing?

(C)Oh, I’m on my (G)way, I know I am.

(F)Times there were when (Em)I thought not,

(F)bleed ing half my (E)soul in bad pan y.

I thank the (D)moon I had the (F)strength to (Am)stop.

(C)I’m not mak ing (G)love to an one’s wish all

(F)on ly for that (Em)light I see.

(F)When I’m dead and (E)low ered in my grave, that’s gon na (D)be the on ly (F)thing left (Am)of

And if I (E)make it to the (A)wa ter (D)side,

will I e ven (E)find me a boat (G)(or (F)so?)

And if I (E)make it to the (A)wa ter (D)side,

I’ll be sure to (E7)write you a (A)gain (G)or (D)some (F)thing?

(A)note (G)or (D)some (F)thing.

(D)wind up where you (F)start ed (D)from,

you’re gon na wind up where you (F)start ed from.

Sitting by Cat Stevens

2 people have learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 106 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Sitting”

What key is "Sitting" in?: "Sitting" by Cat Stevens is in the key of C with a tempo of 106 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Sitting" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Sitting" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Sitting" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Cat Stevens can I play here?: Try "MATTHEW AND SON", "WHERE DO THE CHILDREN PLAY", "WILD WORLD". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.