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(Gmaj7)I don’t wan na wait in vain for your love.
(Gmaj7)I don’t wan na wait in vain for your love.
From the ver y first time I (Cmaj7)blessed my eyes on you, girl,
my heart says, can “Fol low (Cmaj7)through.”
But I know now that I’m (Cmaj7)way down on your line, I wan na know now,
but the wait ing feel is (Cmaj7)fine.
So don’t treat me like a (Cmaj7)pup pet on a string,
’cause I know how to do my (Cmaj7)thing.
Don’t talk to me as (Cmaj7)if you think I’m dumb.
while I’m wait (Gmaj7)ing, I wan na know when you’re gon na (Cmaj7)come.
See, (Gmaj7)I don’t wan na wait in vain for your love.
(Gmaj7)I don’t wan na wait in vain for your love.
(Gmaj7)I don’t wan na wait
in (Cmaj7)vain for your love,
’cause it’s sum mer here,
(Am7)I’m still wait ing there.
Win ter is here
and (Bm7)I’m still wait (Am7)ing there.
Like I said, (Gmaj7)I don’t wan na wait in vain for your love.
(Gmaj7)I don’t wan na wait
in (Cmaj7)vain for your love.
Oh, (Gmaj7)I don’t wan na, I don’t wan na, I don’t wan na, I don’t wan na, (Cmaj7)I don’t wan na wait in vain.
No, (Gmaj7)I don’t wan na, I don’t wan na, I don’t wan na, I don’t wan na, (Cmaj7)I don’t wan na wait in vain.
It’s your (Gmaj7)love that I’m wait ing on.
It’s my (Cmaj7)love that you’re run ning from.
It’s your (Gmaj7)love that I’m wait ing on.
It’s my (Cmaj7)love that you’re run ning from.
It’s your (Gmaj7)love.
Waiting In Vain — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Waiting In Vain" by Bob Marley: 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 G, 74 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 In Vain”
- What key is "Waiting In Vain" by Bob Marley played in?
- Waiting In Vain 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 In Vain"?
- The arrangement plays at 74 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Waiting In Vain" 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 In Vain"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Waiting In Vain"?
- "Waiting In Vain" was originally performed by Bob Marley. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Bob Marley can I play here?
- Try "NO WOMAN NO CRY", "WAITING IN VAIN", "I SHOT THE SHERIFF". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Waiting In Vain" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Waiting In Vain" by Bob Marley. 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 "Waiting In Vain" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, 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 "Waiting In Vain" 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.