Sitting, Waiting, Wishing

by Jack Johnson
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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

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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Sitting, Waiting, Wishing" by Jack Johnson in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of A. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 100 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, Waiting, Wishing”

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Sitting, Waiting, Wishing"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature A. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
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.
Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Sitting, Waiting, Wishing" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature A, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 100 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.