Other arrangements of Sitting
Pick a learning view.
(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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Sitting" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 106 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Sitting”
- Can I play "Sitting" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Sitting" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Sitting" by Cat Stevens played in?
- Sitting 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 "Sitting"?
- The arrangement plays at 106 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Sitting" 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 "Sitting"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Sitting"?
- "Sitting" was originally performed by Cat Stevens. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Cat Stevens can I play here?
- Try "MATTHEW AND SON", "WHERE DO THE CHILDREN PLAY", "WILD WORLD". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Sitting"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Sitting" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Sitting"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Sitting" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.