Waiting On The World To Change

by John Mayer
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Lyrics

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

they They have (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 to can (G)rise a bove and (D)beat it.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

wait ing on the (D)world to change,

wait ing on the (D)world to change,

wait ing on the (D)world to change.

Waiting On The World To Change — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Waiting On The World To Change" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of D, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Waiting On The World To Change”

Why does "Waiting On The World To Change" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Waiting On The World To Change".
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 100 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?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
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 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.
Is this real sheet music for "Waiting On The World To Change"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Waiting On The World To Change".
Can I see all the notes in "Waiting On The World To Change"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of D at 100 BPM.