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(Em)Ba by, I’ve been (C)wait in’,
I’ve been wait in’ night and (Em)day.
I did n’t see the (C)time,
’n’ I wait ed half my (Em)life a way.
There were (D)lots of in vi ta tions,
I know you sent me (D#dim)some.
But I was (Em)wait in’
for the (C)mi ra cle,
for the (D#dim)mi ra cle to come.
2.I (Em)Ba by, I’ve been (C)wait in’,
I’ve been wait in’ night and (Em)day.
I did n’t see the (C)time,
’n’ I wait ed half my (Em)life a way.
There were (D)lots of in vi ta tions,
I know you sent me (D#dim)some.
But I was (Em)wait in’
for the (C)mi ra cle,
for the (D#dim)mi ra cle to come.
3.I
(Am)Wait in’
for the mi ra cle,
there’s (Em)noth in’ left to do.
I have n’t been this hap py
since the (Em)end
of World War Two.
Noth in’ left to (Am)do when you know that you’ve been tak en, noth in’ left to (Em)do when you’re beg ging for a crumb.
Noth in’ left to (Cmaj7)do when you’ve got to go on wait in’,
(D#dim)wait in’ for the mir a cle to (B)come.
Now I
Noth in’ left to (Am)do when you know that you’ve been tak en, noth in’ left to (Em)do when you’re beg ging for a crumb.
Noth in’ left to (Cmaj7)do when you’ve got to go on wait in’,
(D#dim)wait in’ for the mir a cle to (B)come.
When you’ve (Em)fall en on the (C)high way,
and you’re ly in’ in the (Em)rain,
and they ask you how you’re (C)do in’,
of course you say you (Em)can’t com plain.
If you’re (D)squeezed for in for ma tion,
that’s when you’ve got to play it (D#dim)dumb,
you just say you’re out there (Em)wait in’
for the (C)mir a cle,
for the (D#dim)mi ra cle to come.
Waiting For The Miracle — Simple Sheet Music
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"Waiting For The Miracle" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 76 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Waiting For The Miracle”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Waiting For The Miracle"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Waiting For The Miracle" by Leonard Cohen played in?
- Waiting For The Miracle is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Waiting For The Miracle"?
- The arrangement plays at 76 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Waiting For The Miracle" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Waiting For The Miracle"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Waiting For The Miracle"?
- "Waiting For The Miracle" was originally performed by Leonard Cohen. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Leonard Cohen can I play here?
- Try "A THOUSAND KISSES DEEP", "BIRD ON THE WIRE", "HALLELUJAH". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Waiting For The Miracle". Key of G, 76 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.