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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
But Lord 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 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
Oh, may 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 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.
Sitting, Waiting, Wishing — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Sitting, Waiting, Wishing" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of A, 100 BPM.
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About “Sitting, Waiting, Wishing”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Sitting, Waiting, Wishing" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Sitting, Waiting, Wishing" is in A.
- What key is "Sitting, Waiting, Wishing" by Jack Johnson played in?
- Sitting, Waiting, Wishing is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Sitting, Waiting, Wishing"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Sitting, Waiting, Wishing" 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, Waiting, Wishing"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Sitting, Waiting, Wishing"?
- "Sitting, Waiting, Wishing" was originally performed by Jack Johnson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Sitting, Waiting, Wishing"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: Am, Am7, C, C7, E, E7, F, F7, +2 more.
- What other songs by Jack Johnson can I play here?
- Try "Monsoon", "Flake", "If I Had Eyes". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Sitting, Waiting, Wishing" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Sitting, Waiting, Wishing" is in the key of A at 100 BPM.
- What chords are in "Sitting, Waiting, Wishing"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of A, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.