Is "Let's Wait Awhile" 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 "Let's Wait Awhile"?

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 "Let's Wait Awhile" use?

Just 21 chords: A, Abmaj7, Abmaj9, Am9, Bb, Bbm9, Bm7, C, +13 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Janet Jackson songs work for kids?

Try "TOGETHER AGAIN", "ANY TIME, ANY PLACE", "IF". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Let's Wait Awhile

· by Janet Jackson

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Lyrics

There’s (Gmaj7)some thin’ I want to tell you.

There’s (Gmaj7)some thin’ I think that you should know: it’s not that (Gmaj7)I should n’t real ly love you, let’s take a it slow.

er.

When (Gmaj7)we get to know each oth er, and (Gmaj7)we’re both I feel ing much strong er, then, let’s that (Gmaj7)try to n’t talk it o ver.

Let’s wait a while long er.

When

(A)Let’s wait a (Gmaj7)while

be (A)fore it’s too late.

(A)Let’s wait a (Gmaj7)while be (Am9)fore we (D7sus)go (D7)too (G)far.

Re (Gmaj7)mem ber that spe cial night

when (Gmaj7)all of the stars were shin ing bright?

We (Gmaj7)made our first en deav or to stay to geth er.

We (Gmaj7)made our ver y first prom ise:

to (Gmaj7)love, to share, and be real hon est.

But, (Em7)on that ver y first night it was n’t quite right.

(A)Let’s wait a (Gmaj7)while

be (Em7)fore it’s too late.

(A)Let’s wait a (Gmaj7)while,

our (Em7)love will deep en.

(A)Let’s wait a (Gmaj7)while be (Am9)fore we (D7sus)go (D7)too (G)far.

I (Em11)did n’t real ly know not to (F#m7)let all my feel in’s show, to (G)save some for (C)lat er (Bm7)so our love (Em7)can be great er.

You (Gmaj7)said you would al ways love (F#m7)me.

Re (Gmaj7)mem ber I said the same thing, too.

You don’t (Gmaj7)have to be fright ened with my love

be cause nev er give up on you.

Let’s wait a while, a well, be fore it’s too late.

You know you can’t rush love,

love.

(Bb)Let’s wait a (Abmaj7)while

be (Fm7)fore it’s too late.

(Bb)Let’s wait a (Abmaj7)while,

our (Fm7)love will deep en.

(Bb)Let’s wait a (Abmaj7)while be (Bbm9)fore we (Eb7sus4)go (Eb7)too (Abmaj9)far.

Ah, (Fm7)oh look.

(Bb)Let’s wait a (Abmaj7)while

be (Fm7)fore it’s too late.

(Bb)Let’s wait a (Abmaj7)while,

our (Fm7)love will deep en.

(Bb)Let’s wait a (Abmaj7)while be (Bbm9)fore we (Eb7sus4)go (Eb7)too (Abmaj9)far.

Ah, (Fm7)oh look.

(Bb)La da da lay (Abmaj7)dat da dat da dee dee da la dat (Fm7)da dat da la.

I prom (Eb6)ise

(Fm7)I’ll be worth the wait.

Let's Wait Awhile by Janet Jackson — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Let's Wait Awhile” by Janet Jackson 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 110 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 "Let's Wait Awhile" 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 "Let's Wait Awhile"?: 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 "Let's Wait Awhile" use?: Just 21 chords: A, Abmaj7, Abmaj9, Am9, Bb, Bbm9, Bm7, C, +13 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Janet Jackson songs work for kids?: Try "TOGETHER AGAIN", "ANY TIME, ANY PLACE", "IF". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.