Wasted On The Way

by Crosby, Stills & Nash
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Lyrics

Look a round were me.

I can (Bm)see my life be fore me, run ning (G)rings a round the way it used to be.

the nerve?

I am old er now.

I have (Bm)more than what I want ed, but I (G)wish that I had (A)start ed long be fore I did.

And there’s (G)so much (A)time to make up (D)ev ’ry where you turn,

(G)time we have (A)wast ed on the way.

(G)So much (A)wa ter mov ing (D)un der neath the bridge.

Let the (G)wa ter come and (A)car ry us a way.

Oh, when you were young,

did you (Bm)ques tion all the an swers?

Did you (G)en vy all the danc ers who had be.

the nerve?

Look a round you now.

You must (Bm)go for what you want ed.

Look at (G)all my friends who (A)did and got what they de served.

And there’s (G)So much (A)time to make up (D)ev ’ry where you turn,

(G)time we have (A)wast ed on the way.

(G)So much (A)wa ter mov ing (D)un der neath the bridge.

Let the (G)wa ter come and (A)car ry us a way.

Oh, when

Let the (G)wa ter come and (A)car ry us a way.

Wasted On The Way β€” Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Wasted On The Way" on piano with easy notes β€” perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 120 BPM.

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

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Can I play "Wasted On The Way" without reading sheet music?
Yes β€” 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 "Wasted On The Way" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Wasted On The Way" by Crosby, Stills & Nash played in?
Wasted On The Way 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 "Wasted On The Way"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Wasted On The Way" 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 "Wasted On The Way"?
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Who composed "Wasted On The Way"?
"Wasted On The Way" was originally performed by Crosby, Stills & Nash. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Wasted On The Way"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: A, A7, Bm, D, D7, Dmaj9, Em, F#m, +1 more.
What other songs by Crosby, Stills & Nash can I play here?
Try "SUITE: JUDY BLUE EYES", "CHICAGO", "MARRAKESH EXPRESS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Wasted On The Way"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard β€” no music reading needed. "Wasted On The Way" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Wasted On The Way"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Wasted On The Way" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.