Is "I Can Wait Forever" good for a child learning piano?

Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.

What age can start with "I Can Wait Forever"?

Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.

Do we need a piano teacher to use this?

No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.

Can we print the sheet music?

Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.

How many chords does "I Can Wait Forever" use?

Just 31 chords: A, A7, Am7, B7, Bb, Bb6, Bbm6, Bbsus2, +23 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Air Supply songs work for kids?

Try "MAKING LOVE OUT OF NOTHING AT ALL", "EVERY WOMAN IN THE WORLD", "NOW AND FOREVER". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

I Can Wait Forever

· by Air Supply

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Lyrics

When you say,

“I (D)miss the things you do,”

you I just wan na get back (C)close a gain to you.

But for now

your (D)voice is near, and love,

how I miss you, and I (Fsus)miss your love.

to night.

And (Eb6)oh,

all the days that pass me by (D7)E so slow,

all the emp ti ness in (C7)side me flows

all a (Gm7)round, and there’s (Am7)no way (Dm7)out.

I’m just (Gm9)think ing so much of you,

there was (A7sus)nev er an y doubt.

I can (D)wait for ev er

if you say you’ll (Dsus)be there, too.

I can (B7sus)wait (B7)for (Em7)ev er if you will.

I (D)know it’s worth it all

to (Gm6)spend my life a lone

with (D)you.

When it looked

as (D)though my life was wrong,

you took my love and gave it (C)some where to be long.

I’ll be here

when (D)hope is out of sight;

I just wish that I was (Fsus)next to you to night.

And (Eb6)oh,

I’ll be reach ing for you.

by (D7)E ven though

you’ll be some where else, my (C7)love will go

like a (Gm7)bird on its (Am7)way back (Dm7)home.

I could (Gm9)nev ing er let you go,

and I (A7sus)just want you to know...

I can (D)wait for ev er

if you say you’ll (Dsus)be there, too.

I can (B7sus)wait (B7)for (Em7)ev er if you will.

I (D)know it’s worth it all

to (Gm6)spend my life a lone

with (D)you.

(Gm6)spend my life a lone

with (Bb)(Where

are you now?

A (Bb)lone

with the thoughts we’ve shared?

(Cm11)Keep

them strong some how,

and (C)you know

they’ll al ways be there.

I can (F)wait for ev er

if you say you’ll (Fsus)be there, too.

I can (D7sus)wait (D7)for (Gm7)ev er if you will.

I (F)know it’s worth it all

to (C9sus)spend my life a lone...

I can (F)wait for ev er

if you say you’ll (Fsus)be there, too.

I can (D7sus)wait (D7)for (Gm7)ev er if you will.

I can (Bbm6)wait for ev er more.

I can (F)wait for ev er.

if you say you’ll (Fsus)be there, too.

I can (D7sus)wait (D7)for (Gm7)ev er if you will.

I can (Bbm6)wait for ev er more.

(Gm7)ev er if you will.

I (F)know it’s worth it all

to (Bbm6)spend my life a lone

with (F)you.

I Can Wait Forever by Air Supply — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I Can Wait Forever” by Air Supply in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of D at 76 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "I Can Wait Forever" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "I Can Wait Forever"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "I Can Wait Forever" use?: Just 31 chords: A, A7, Am7, B7, Bb, Bb6, Bbm6, Bbsus2, +23 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Air Supply songs work for kids?: Try "MAKING LOVE OUT OF NOTHING AT ALL", "EVERY WOMAN IN THE WORLD", "NOW AND FOREVER". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.