Lyrics
Like a mov ie scene, in the sweet est dreams I have pic tured us to (Fmaj7)geth er.
Now to feel your lips on my fin ger tips, I have to say, is e ven (Fmaj7)bet ter than (Am)I ev er thought it could (G6)pos sib ly be.
It’s (Em7)per fect, it’s pas sion, it’s (Fmaj7)set ting me free.
From (Am)all of my sad ness, the (G6)tears that I’ve cried, (Em7)I have spent all of my (Fmaj7)life wait ing for to (Am)night,
oh,
When (Em7)you would be there in my (Fmaj7)arms.
Wait ing for to (Am)night,
oh.
I’ve (Em7)dreamed of this love for so (Fmaj7)long, wait ing for to (Am)night.
Oh,
oh.
Ten der words you say take my breath a way.
Love me now and leave me (Fmaj7)nev er.
Found a sa cred place, lost in your em brace.
I wan na stay in this for (Fmaj7)ev er.
I (Am)think of the days when the (G6)sun used to set on (Em7)my emp ty heart, all a (Fmaj7)lone in my bed.
From (Am)Tos sing and turn ing, e (G6)mo tions were strong, (Em7)I knew I had to hold (Fmaj7)on, wait ing for to (Am)night,
oh,
When (Em7)you would be there in my (Fmaj7)arms.
Wait ing for to (Am)night,
oh.
I’ve (Em7)dreamed of this love for so (Fmaj7)long, wait ing for to (Am)night.
Oh,
oh.
(Fmaj7)long.
Wait ing for to (Am)night,
oh,
when (Em7)you would be here in my (Fmaj7)arms.
Wait ing for to (Am)night,
oh.
I’ve (Em7)dreamed of this love for so (Fmaj7)long, wait ing for to (Am)night.
Oh,
oh.
Oh,
oh,
oh.
Oh,
oh,
oh.
Oh,
oh,
oh.
Oh,
(Am)night,
oh,
when (Em7)you would be here in my (Fmaj7)arms.
Wait ing for to (Am)night,
oh,
I’ve (Em7)dreamed of this love for so (Fmaj7)long.
Wait ing for to (Am)night,
oh,
when (Em7)you would be here in my (Fmaj7)arms.
Wait ing for to (Am)night,
oh,
I’ve (Em7)dreamed of this love for so (Fmaj7)long, wait ing for to (Am)night,
oh,
when (Em7)you would be here in my (Fmaj7)arms.
Wait ing for to (Am)night,
oh,
I’ve (Em7)dreamed of this love for so (Fmaj7)long, wait ing for to (Am)night,
oh.
Waiting For Tonight — Beginner Piano Tutorial
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Learn "Waiting For Tonight" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 140 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 Tonight”
- What key is "Waiting For Tonight" by Jennifer Lopez played in?
- Waiting For Tonight is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Waiting For Tonight"?
- The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Waiting For Tonight" 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 Tonight"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Waiting For Tonight"?
- "Waiting For Tonight" was originally performed by Jennifer Lopez. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.