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Simplified Bass, Guitar, and Acoustic Guitar TAB + Chord Sheet Right Here Waiting by Richard Marx | Standard Tuning | 4-String Bass and Guitar Arrangement | Key of C# Major / A# Minor | From the Album Repeat Offender (1989)
Bring the heartfelt emotion of one of the most iconic love ballads of the late 1980s to your instrument with this professional, simplified arrangement and transcription of Right Here Waiting by Richard Marx. This accessible yet musically faithful arrangement has been created for 4-string bass, 6-string guitar, and 4-string acoustic guitar or ukulele-style adaptation, all in standard tuning EADG for bass, EADGBE for guitar and acoustic guitar.
Perfect for students, hobbyists, music teachers, bands, acoustic duos, and pop/rock enthusiasts, this arrangement includes fully notated tablature (TAB) alongside standard notation and accurate chord symbols throughout the score, making it easy to follow, rehearse, and perform whether in private lessons, small groups, or on stage.
The piece is transposed into the key of C# major / A# minor, keeping its emotional resonance intact while making it more approachable for a variety of players. The arrangement simplifies complex textures and rhythms from the original piano-led ballad and adapts them beautifully for string instruments, preserving the songs core harmonies and lyrical flow.
4-string bass guitar (standard EADG tuning)
6-string electric/acoustic guitar (standard EADGBE tuning)
4-string simplified acoustic guitar (or ukulele-style tuning for simplified harmony)
Complete chord symbols above every measure
Key: C# Major / A# Minor, faithful to the emotional tone of the original song
Simplified rhythmic patterns, ideal for beginners and intermediate players
From the Grammy-nominated 1989 album Repeat Offender
Originally performed by Richard Marx, one of the top pop/rock balladeers of the era
Excellent resource for music educators, students, and ensemble rehearsals
Perfect for solo practice, acoustic gigs, school performances, and private lessons
Capture the melancholy and sincerity of this timeless love song in an arrangement built for clarity and musical expressiveness
This arrangement is more than just a sheet its a complete tool for interpreting a pop/rock classic that continues to resonate with audiences worldwide. Whether youre preparing a duet, a band performance, or a heartfelt solo version, this chart gives you everything needed to bring Right Here Waiting to life with authenticity and ease.
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