Tired Of Waiting For You

by The Kinks
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Lyrics

(F)So tired,

(F)tired of wait ing, (F)tired of (Eb)wait ing for (F)you.

(F)So tired,

(F)tired of wait ing, (F)tired of (Eb)wait ing for (F)you.

(Eb)I was a (Bb7)lone ly soul.

I (Bb7)had no bod y till (Bb7)I met you.

(E)But (F)you (C7)keep a me wait ing (C7)all of the time.

(C7)What can I do?

It’s your life,

and you can (Eb)do what you want.

Do what you like,

but (Eb)please don’t keep a me wait ing.

(Eb)Please don’t keep a me wait ing.

’Cause I’m so tired,

(F)tired of wait ing, (F)tired of (Eb)wait ing for (F)you.

(F)So tired,

(F)tired of wait ing, (F)tired of (Eb)wait ing for (F)you.

(Eb)I was a (Bb7)lone ly soul.

I (Bb7)had no bod y till (Bb7)I met you.

(E)But (F)you (C7)keep a me wait ing (C7)all of the time.

(C7)What can I do?

It’s your life,

and you can (Eb)do what you want.

Do what you like,

but (Eb)please don’t keep a me wait ing.

(Eb)Please don’t keep a me wait ing.

’Cause I’m so tired,

tired,

(Eb6)For (F)you,

(Eb6)for (F)you.

Tired Of Waiting For You — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Tired Of Waiting For You" by The Kinks: 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 F, 124 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Tired Of Waiting For You”

What key is "Tired Of Waiting For You" by The Kinks played in?
Tired Of Waiting For You is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Tired Of Waiting For You"?
The arrangement plays at 124 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Tired Of Waiting For You" 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 "Tired Of Waiting For You"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Tired Of Waiting For You"?
"Tired Of Waiting For You" was originally performed by The Kinks. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Tired Of Waiting For You"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: Am, Bb7, C7, E, Eb, Eb6, Eb7, F.
What other songs by The Kinks can I play here?
Try "LOLA", "COME DANCING", "ROCK 'N ROLL FANTASY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Tired Of Waiting For You" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Tired Of Waiting For You" by The Kinks. 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 "Tired Of Waiting For You" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in F, 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 "Tired Of Waiting For You" 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.