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€” Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Wasted On The Way" by Crosby, Stills & Nash in falling notes style β€” like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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.

About β€œWasted On The Way”

Can I learn "Wasted On The Way" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes β€” 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 "Wasted On The Way" with hands-separate practice in D at 120 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Wasted On The Way"?
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 "Wasted On The Way" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Wasted On The Way"?
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. "Wasted On The Way" is in the key of D at 120 BPM.