I Will Wait For You

by Michel Legrand

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(A7)If it (Dm)takes for ev er, (D7)I will (Gm7)wait for you, for a thou (C)sand (Gm7)sum mers (Cmaj7)I will (F)wait for (Em)you, (A7)’til you’re (Dm)back be side me, (D7)’til I’m (Gm7)hold ing you, (Em)’til I (Dm)hear you sigh (Em)here in (A)my (Dm)arms.

(A7)An y (Dm)where you wan der, (D7)an y (Gm7)where you go, ev ’ry day (C)re (Gm7)mem ber (Cmaj7)how I (F)love you (Em)so, (A7)in your (Dm)heart be lieve what (D7)in my (Gm7)heart I know, (Em)that for (Dm)ev er more (Em)I’ll wait (A)for (Dm)arms.

(A7)An y (Dm)you.

The (Bb)clock will tick a way the hours (Gm7)one by one, and (Bb)then the time will come when all the wait ing’s done.

The (E)time when you re turn and find me (A7)here and run

(B)straight

to my wait ing arms.

If it (Dm)takes for ev er, (D7)I will (Gm7)wait for you, for a thou (C)sand (Gm7)sum mers (Cmaj7)I will (F)wait for (Em)you, (A7)’til you’re (Dm)here be side me, (D7)’til I’m (Gm7)touch ing you (Em7)and for (Dm)ev er more (Em7)shar ing (A7)your (Dm)love.

I Will Wait For You by Michel Legrand — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I Will Wait For You” by Michel Legrand 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 G at 120 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 For You" 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 For You"?
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.
What other Michel Legrand songs work for kids?
Try "Theme From Summer Of '42 (The Summer Knows)", "The Windmills Of Your Mind", "Watch What Happens". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.