I Will Wait

by Mumford & Sons

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Lyrics

Well, I came home

like a (G)stone

and I fell (D)heav

y in to your (Asus)arms.

These days of dust

which we’ve (G)known

will blow a (D)way

with this new your (Asus)sun.

These days of

But (Bm)I’ll

(A)kneel

(D)down, (G)wait (D)for (A)now.

And (Bm)I’ll

(A)kneel

(D)down, (G)know (D)my (A)ground.

And (D)I will wait, I will wait for you.

And (D)I will wait, I will wait for you.

So break my step

and and re (G)lent.

Now You for (D)gave

and I won’t ex (Asus)for get.

Know what we’ve seen

and him with (G)less.

Now in some (D)way

and shake the ex (Asus)cess.

get.

Know what we’ve

’Cause (D)I will wait, I will wait for you.

And (D)I will wait, I will wait for you.

And (D)I will wait, I will wait for you.

And (D)I will wait, I will wait for you.

And

Now I’ll be bold

as well as strong

and use my (D)head

a long side my heart.

So take my flesh

and fix my eyes,

a teth ered (D)mind

free from the lies.

(Bm)I’ll

(A)kneel

(D)down, (G)wait (D)for (A)now.

(Bm)I’ll

(A)kneel

(D)down, (G)know (D)my (A)now.

(A)ground.

(D)Raise

(A)my hands,

(G)paint my (D)spir it (A)gold.

And (D)bow

(A)my head,

(G)keep my (D)heart it (A)gold.

And (A)slow.

’Cause (D)I will wait, I will wait for you.

And (D)I will wait, I will wait for you.

And (D)I will wait, I will wait for you.

And (D)I will wait, I will wait for you.

And

I Will Wait by Mumford & Sons — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I Will Wait” by Mumford & Sons 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 130 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 Will Wait" 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 Will Wait"?
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 Will Wait" use?
Just 7 chords: A, Asus4, Bm, D, Dmaj7, F#m, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other Mumford & Sons songs work for kids?
Try "BELIEVE", "DUST BOWL DANCE", "THE CAVE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.