The Negative (From Waitress The Musical)

by Sara Bareilles
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Lyrics

Come on hon ey, you’ve wait ed long e nough!

Get to it and do it.

You (Fsus2)know what we mean.

I hope you (C)drank e nough this morn ing.

Come on, sweet ie, it’s bet ter to know.

We’ll be right here with you.

So...

It’s (Fsus2)no or it’s yes.

Ei ther (C)way you got ta take the test.

A (G)squat and a squeeze, a prayer and (G)a please, it’s (Em)noth ing.

A (G)stick in a line.

Just (G)one of ’em if I’m (Em)luck y!

A (G)pot and a piss, here we (Em)go, sis.

And we’ll keep our (G)fo cus on the (G)neg a tive.

How’d I ev er get my self in this mess?

One drunk night and that stu pid red dress...

(G)May be his “ma chin er y” is bro ken some how!

What if his “boys” don’t swim?

To get a (C)way with an un pro tect ed...

(G)Fun ny how (C)one night can (G)ru in your (Em)whole life.

(G)Don’t go (C)there yet.

We (G)don’t know what the (Em)test says.

I’m (G)al read y pan (C)icked.

(Fsus2)May be it’ ll all be fine.

(G)May be there’ll be just one line.

Come on, (G)neg a tive.

(D)Fo cus on the (G)neg a tive.

This will all be al right.

It was on ly one night.

Some one

send me a sign.

One line!

One line!

(timer)

That (B)means the test is (C#m7)read y.

(Cmaj7)This is it.

Shit!

The Negative (From Waitress The Musical) — Simple Sheet Music

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"The Negative (From Waitress The Musical)" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 139 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “The Negative (From Waitress The Musical)”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The Negative (From Waitress The Musical)"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "The Negative (From Waitress The Musical)" by Sara Bareilles played in?
The Negative (From Waitress The Musical) is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Negative (From Waitress The Musical)"?
The arrangement plays at 139 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Negative (From Waitress The Musical)" 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 "The Negative (From Waitress The Musical)"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Negative (From Waitress The Musical)"?
"The Negative (From Waitress The Musical)" was originally performed by Sara Bareilles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Sara Bareilles can I play here?
Try "Vegas", "Hold My Heart", "1000 TIMES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "The Negative (From Waitress The Musical)". Key of G, 139 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.