Other arrangements of Wasted On The Way
Pick a learning view.
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 thereβs (G)so much (A)time to make up (D)ev βry 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 thereβs (G)So much (A)time to make up (D)ev βry 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 Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Wasted On The Way" by Crosby, Stills & Nash: 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 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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About βWasted On The Wayβ
- 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"?
- Yes β registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Wasted On The Way" with lyrics?
- Yes β this is a free karaoke slide for "Wasted On The Way" by Crosby, Stills & Nash. 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 β 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 "Wasted On The Way" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, 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) β the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Wasted On The Way" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes β 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.


