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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Waiting On The World To Change" by John Mayer in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”

Can I learn "Waiting On The World To Change" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Waiting On The World To Change" with hands-separate practice in D at 100 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Waiting On The World To Change"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Waiting On The World To Change" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Waiting On The World To Change"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Waiting On The World To Change" is in the key of D at 100 BPM.