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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Sitting" by Cat Stevens in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Sitting" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Sitting" with hands-separate practice in C at 106 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Sitting"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Sitting" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Sitting"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Sitting" is in the key of C at 106 BPM.