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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?
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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Sitting, Waiting, Wishing" by Jack Johnson in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of A, 106 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”
- Can I learn "Sitting, Waiting, Wishing" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Sitting, Waiting, Wishing" with hands-separate practice in A at 106 BPM.
- 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 106 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 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Sitting, Waiting, Wishing"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Sitting, Waiting, Wishing" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Sitting, Waiting, Wishing"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Sitting, Waiting, Wishing" is in the key of A at 106 BPM.