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Oh, (A)ba by, don’t it feel a like ple (G)heav en right (D)now?
Don’t it (A)feel like some thing from a (G)dream?
Yeah, (A)I’ve nev er known noth in’ (D)quite me like this.
Don’t it (Bm)feel like to night as might nev er be a gain?
Ba by, (G)we the know ly bet ter than to try and pre tend.
Hon ey, (A)no me one na could a ev er told me ’bout this.
I said, yeah, yeah, (yeah, yeah,) yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
The (G)wait (D)ing is the (A)hard est (D)part.
(G)Ev ’ry (D)day you see (Asus)one more card.
You (G)take it on (D)faith, you (A)take it to the (D)heart.
The (G)wait
ing is the (Asus)hard est (D)part.
Well, (A)yeah, I might have chased a like ple (G)wom en a (D)round.
All it (A)ev er got me was a (G)down.
Yeah, (A)then there were those that in’ (D)quite me feel good, Don’t but (Bm)nev er as night as I’m feel in’ right a now.
Ba by, (G)we the on ly one ter than that’s ev er known how Hon to (A)no me one na live a like I wan na live.
Now I said, yeah, yeah, (yeah, yeah,) yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
The (G)wait (D)ing is the (A)hard est (D)part.
(G)Ev ’ry (D)day you see (Asus)one more yard.
You (G)take it on (D)faith, you (A)take it to the (D)heart.
The (G)wait ing is the (Asus)hard est (D)part.
Well,
Oh, don’t let (A)it kill you, ba by.
Don’t let (A)it get to you.
Don’t let (A)it kill you, ba by.
Don’t let (A)it get to you.
I’ll be your bleed in’ heart.
I’ll be your cry in’ fool.
Don’t let this go too far.
Don’t let it get to you.
Yeah, the (G)wait ing is the (Asus)hard
est
(G)part.
The Waiting — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Waiting" by Tom Petty: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “The Waiting”
- What key is "The Waiting" by Tom Petty played in?
- The Waiting is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Waiting"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Waiting" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "The Waiting"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Waiting"?
- "The Waiting" was originally performed by Tom Petty. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Waiting"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, Asus4, Bm, D, F#, G.
- What other songs by Tom Petty can I play here?
- Try "YOU DON'T KNOW HOW IT FEELS", "SOUTHERN ACCENTS", "I WON'T BACK DOWN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The Waiting" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Waiting" by Tom Petty. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "The Waiting" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "The Waiting" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.