About “The Waiting”

Can I learn "The Waiting" 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 "The Waiting" with hands-separate practice in D at 100 BPM.

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.

Can I practice left and right hand separately for "The Waiting"?

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 "The Waiting" one hand at a time before combining them.

What is falling notes style for "The Waiting"?

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. "The Waiting" is in the key of D at 100 BPM.