Waiting At The Church

by Betty Grable
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I’m in a nice bit of trou ble, I con (G)fess; (C)some bo dy with (G7)me has had a (C)game.

(C)I should by now be a proud and hap py bride, (A7)but I’ve (G)still got to (A7)keep my (D7)sin gle (G)name.

(G7)I was pro posed to by O ba di ah Binks (C)in a ve ry gen tle man ly way;

(D7)lent him all my mo ney so that (G)he could buy a home, and (A7)punc tual ly at (D7)twelve o’ clock to (G)day

(C)There was (C7)I, (F)wait ing at the church (D7)wait ing at the church (G)wait ing at the (G7)church (C)When I found he’d (B7)left me in the (Bm)lurch, (G)lor, how it (D7)did up (G)set me!

(C)All at (C7)once he (F)sent me round a note, (D7)here’s the ve ry note, (G)this is what he (G7)wrote (C)“Can’t get a (A7)way to (Dm)mar ry you to (Fm)day, (C7)my wife won’t (G7)let (C)me!”

(C)There was (C7)I, (F)wait ing at the church (D7)wait ing at the church (G)wait ing at the (G7)church (C)When I found he’d (B7)left me in the (Bm)lurch, (G)lor, how it (D7)did up (G)set me!

(C)All at (C7)once he (F)sent me round a note, (D7)here’s the ve ry note, (G)this is what he (G7)wrote (C)“Can’t get a (A7)way to (Dm)mar ry you to (Fm)day, (C7)my wife won’t (G7)let (C)me!”

(G7)let (C)me!”

Waiting At The Church — Piano Accompaniment Track

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Free piano accompaniment for "Waiting At The Church" by Betty Grable. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of C, 140 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Waiting At The Church

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Waiting At The Church" with this backing?
Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Waiting At The Church".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Waiting At The Church" by Betty Grable in?
The backing track is in C at 140 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Waiting At The Church" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Waiting At The Church"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Waiting At The Church", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Waiting At The Church" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Waiting At The Church"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Waiting At The Church"?
"Waiting At The Church" was originally performed by Betty Grable. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
How do I use "Waiting At The Church" as a backing track?
Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
Can I change the key of "Waiting At The Church" to fit my voice?
Yes — the original is in C, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.

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