How to play Wasting Time by Jack Johnson

Key, tempo & difficulty

Wasting Time is played in the key of G Major, at 89 BPM, in 4/4 time, at a beginner difficulty level. SongView's AI analysis gives you the exact key, tempo, and chord progression so you can start playing immediately.

Chords used in Wasting Time

How to play Wasting Time on guitar

Looking for Wasting Time guitar chords? Wasting Time by Jack Johnson is played in the key of G Major. The main guitar chords are G, C, Em, D. SongView's AI generates the chord diagrams, guitar tabs, and a MIDI backing track so you can learn Wasting Time on guitar faster — whether you want the full arrangement or easy Wasting Time chords for a beginner-friendly version.

How to play Wasting Time on piano

Want to play Wasting Time on piano? Wasting Time by Jack Johnson is played in the key of G Major. The piano chords are G, C, Em, D. SongView generates piano sheet music and a MIDI backing track so you can practice Wasting Time at your own pace, with the melody and chords transcribed from the original recording.

How to play Wasting Time on ukulele

Wasting Time translates naturally to the ukulele in the key of G Major. The ukulele chords are G, C, Em, D. If you're searching for easy Wasting Time ukulele chords, SongView's chord diagrams show the finger positions for each chord so you can start strumming right away.

How to play Wasting Time on bass

The bass line for Wasting Time by Jack Johnson follows the chord progression in the key of G Major. The chords are G, C, Em, D. SongView's AI transcribes the Wasting Time bass tabs from the MIDI backing track, so you get accurate bass tabs that match the original recording's feel and groove.

Practice tips for Wasting Time

To practice Wasting Time efficiently, start by learning the G, C, Em, D chords and getting comfortable with the strumming or picking pattern. Since Wasting Time is in the key of G Major, you can transpose up or down in SongView if a different key suits your voice or instrument. The built-in MIDI backing track lets you play along with Wasting Time at any tempo, so you can build speed gradually before playing at full speed.