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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, “Fol low through.”
Ooh girl, But I know now that I’m (Cmaj7)way down on your line, I wan na know now,
but the wait ing feel is fine.
Ya see,
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 (Gmaj7)wait ing, I wan na know when you’re gon na 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 (D)mer is here,
(Bm7)I’m still wait (Am7)ing there.
Win (D)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.
(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.
Waiting In Vain — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Waiting In Vain" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 90 BPM.
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About “Waiting In Vain”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Waiting In Vain" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Waiting In Vain" is in G.
- 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 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Waiting In Vain" 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 "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 chords are used in "Waiting In Vain"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: Am7, Bm7, C, Cmaj7, D, Gmaj7.
- What other songs by Bob Marley can I play here?
- Try "NO WOMAN NO CRY", "I SHOT THE SHERIFF", "COULD YOU BE LOVED". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Waiting In Vain" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Waiting In Vain" is in the key of G at 90 BPM.
- What chords are in "Waiting In Vain"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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