Sitting

by Cat Stevens
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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 (Am)com right now.

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

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

(F)ev ’ry bod y’s (Em)here with me.

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

me.

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 (Am)com 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 (C)y one’s wish all

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

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

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 — Piano Lead Sheet

"Sitting" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 106 BPM.

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

About “Sitting

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.

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