Learn "Sitting, Waiting, Wishing" by Jack Johnson on Piano

Master "Sitting, Waiting, Wishing" by Jack Johnson with our interactive piano player. This hard-level Pop arrangement is in the key of A at 100 BPM, making it a rewarding piece for advanced players to master.

Tip: Break "Sitting, Waiting, Wishing" into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo until they feel natural.

Lyrics

Well, (Am7)I was sit ting, wait ing, wish tion, ing (G7)you be lieved in su per sti tion. tions; (F7)then ting may be you’d see n’t worth the er signs. ing (C7)you. But Lord (Am)be knows that (Am7)this world is cruel and I (G7)ain’t the Lord, I no, I’m just a fool, learn ing (F)lov ing some (F7)bod y don’t make them love (C)at you. I can’t (E)al (E7)ways be wait ing, (E7)wait ing on you. I can’t (E)al (E7)ways be play ing, (E7)play ing your fool. I (Am7)sang your songs, I danced your dance; tion, I (G7)gave your friends my all a chance. tion. I’d (F7)Put der up with them was en me nev er hav ing (C7)you. Oh, may (Am)be you’ve been (Am7)through this be fore, but it’s (G7)my first time, I would so please ig nore the ing (F)next few lines (F7)’cause ain’t they’re di rect ed (C)at you. Must I (E)al (E7)ways be wait ing, (E7)wait ing on you? Must I (E)al (E7)ways be play ing, (E7)play ing your fool? I I keep play ing your part, but it’s not my scene. Won’t this plot not twist? I’ve had e (F)nough mys ter y. Keep build ing it up, but then you’re shoot ing me down. But I’m al read y down; just wait a min ute. (G7)Just sit ting, wait ing. (C7)Just wait a min ute. (G7)Just sit ting, wait ing. Well, No, I can’t (E)al (E7)ways be wait ing, (E7)wait ing on you. I can’t (E)al (E7)ways be play ing, (E7)play ing your fool, fool. Mm, (Am)mm.

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
A
Tempo
100 BPM
Difficulty
hard

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How to Play "Sitting, Waiting, Wishing" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.