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.
(C)you.
But (Am7)Lord be knows that this world is cruel and I (G)ain’t the Lord, I (G7)no, I’m just a fool, learn ing (F7)lov ing ing some bod y don’t make them ed love (C)you.
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 (C)you.
Oh, (Am7)may be you’ve been through this be fore, but it’s (G)my first time, I (G7)would so please ig nore the ing (F7)next ing few lines ’cause y they’re di rect ed at (C)do.
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.
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.