Waiting On The World To Change

by John Mayer
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Lyrics

Me and all my friends, er to bring our we’re all mis un der stood.

they would They (A)say we stand (Bm)for noth ing and there’s no (G)way we ev er (D)could.

Now we see ev ’ry thing that’s (Bm)go ing wrong sion, with the (D)world and those who lead it.

’Cause We just (Bm)feel like we don’t have the means they to (G)rise a bove and (D)beat it.

So we keep (Bm)wait ing (wait ing), wait ing on the (G)world to change.

We keep on (Bm)wait ing (wait ing), wait ing on the (G)world to change.

It’s (D)hard to beat the (Em7)sys tem when we’re (Bm)stand ing at a (Em7)dis tance.

So we keep (Bm)wait ing (wait ing), wait ing on the (G)world to change.

Now, (G)bend it all they (D)want.

That’s why we’re wait (Bm)ing (wait ing), wait ing on the (G)world to change.

We keep on (Bm)wait ing (wait ing), wait ing on the (G)world to change.

It’s (D)not that we don’t (Em7)care; we just know that the fight ain’t (Em7)fair.

So we keep on (Bm)wait ing (wait ing), wait ing on the (G)world to change.

And we’re still (Bm)wait ing (wait ing), wait ing on the (G)world to change.

We keep on (Bm)wait ing (wait ing), wait ing on the (G)world to change.

One (Em7)day our gen er a tion is gon na (Em7)rule the pop u la tion.

So we keep on (Bm)wait ing (wait ing), wait ing on the (G)world to change.

I know we keep on (Bm)wait ing (wait ing), wait ing on the (G)world to change.

We keep on (Bm)wait ing (wait ing), we’re wait ing on the (G)world to change,

wait ing on the (G)world to change,

wait ing on the (G)world to change,

wait ing on the (G)world to change.

Waiting On The World To Change — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Waiting On The World To Change" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 80 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Waiting On The World To Change”

Can I play "Waiting On The World To Change" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Waiting On The World To Change" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Waiting On The World To Change" by John Mayer played in?
Waiting On The World To Change is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Waiting On The World To Change"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Waiting On The World To Change" 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 On The World To Change"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Waiting On The World To Change"?
"Waiting On The World To Change" was originally performed by John Mayer. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Waiting On The World To Change"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, Bm, D, Dm, Em7, G.
What other songs by John Mayer can I play here?
Try "Something's Missing", "Clarity", "Friends, Lovers or Nothing". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Waiting On The World To Change"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Waiting On The World To Change" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Waiting On The World To Change"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Waiting On The World To Change" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.