What key is "Sitting, Waiting, Wishing" in?

"Sitting, Waiting, Wishing" by Jack Johnson is in the key of A with a tempo of 106 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Sitting, Waiting, Wishing" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Sitting, Waiting, Wishing" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Sitting, Waiting, Wishing" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Jack Johnson can I play here?

Try "Monsoon", "Flake", "If I Had Eyes". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Well, (Am)I was sit (Am7)ting, wait ing, wish ing (G)you be lieved (G7)in su per sti tions; (F7)then may be you’d see n’t worth the signs.

But (Am7)Lord be knows that this world is cruel and I (G)ain’t the Lord, (G7)no, I’m just a fool, learn ing (F7)lov ing ing some bod y don’t make them ed 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 (Am)sang your songs, (Am7)I danced your dance; I (G)gave your friends (G7)my all a chance.

I’d (F7)Put ting with them was en me nev er

Oh, (Am7)may be you’ve been through this be fore, but it’s (G)my first time, (G7)would so please ig nore the ing (F7)next ing few lines ’cause y they’re di rect ed 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 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.

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 by Jack Johnson

Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 106 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Sitting, Waiting, Wishing”

What key is "Sitting, Waiting, Wishing" in?: "Sitting, Waiting, Wishing" by Jack Johnson is in the key of A with a tempo of 106 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Sitting, Waiting, Wishing" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Sitting, Waiting, Wishing" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Sitting, Waiting, Wishing" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Jack Johnson can I play here?: Try "Monsoon", "Flake", "If I Had Eyes". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.