Other arrangements of Waiting On A Friend
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Watch ing girls go pass ing by,
it ain’t the lat est thing.
I’m just stand ing in the door way.
I’m just try’n’ to make some sense.
Out of these girls a pass ing by,
the tales they tell of men.
But I’m not wait ing on a la dy,
I’m just wait ing on a friend.
Mm
A smile re lieves a heart that grieves,
re mem ber what I said.
But I’m not wait ing on a la dy,
I’m just wait ing on a friend.
Mm
I’m just wait ing on a (C)friend,
just wait ing on a (C)friend.
I’m just wait ing on a (C)friend,
I’m just wait ing on a (C)friend,
just wait ing on a (C)friend.
Waiting On A Friend — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Waiting On A Friend" by The Rolling Stones: 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 C, 150 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 On A Friend”
- What key is "Waiting On A Friend" by The Rolling Stones played in?
- Waiting On A Friend 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 On A Friend"?
- The arrangement plays at 150 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Waiting On A Friend" 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 On A Friend"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Waiting On A Friend"?
- "Waiting On A Friend" was originally performed by The Rolling Stones. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Waiting On A Friend"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: Am, C, F, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by The Rolling Stones can I play here?
- Try "Beast Of Burden", "BEAST OF BURDEN", "SATISFACTION". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Waiting On A Friend" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Waiting On A Friend" by The Rolling Stones. 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 On A Friend" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, 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 On A Friend" 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.