About “The Waiting”

Where are the chord symbols for "The Waiting" displayed?

Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "The Waiting" is in D.

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.

Does "The Waiting" have chords and lyrics?

Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "The Waiting" is in the key of D at 100 BPM.

What chords are in "The Waiting"?

Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.