Wait For Me

by Hall & Oates

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Mid night hour, ei ther (Eb)way.

Is it al most o ver, (Bb)stay?

I time is run ning do (Gm)out for the mag ic (F)pair.

but you I know know you how gave I, the best that you have, but one more chance could n’t (Gm)be all that (F)hard to bear.

Wait for me, please.

Wait for me, al (Cm7)right?

I guess that’s (Dm7)more (Ebmaj7)than (Bb)I should (F)ask, but won’t you (Ebmaj7)wait for me, please?

(Dm7)Wait for me,

(Gm7)al (Cm7)though I know the (Dm7)light (Ebmaj7)is (Bb)fad ing (F)fast.

You could go ei ther (Eb)way.

Is it eas i er to (Bb)stay?

I won der what you’ll do (Gm)when your chance rolls a (F)round, but you got ta know you how much I, I want to keep you.

When I’m a way, I’m a (Gm)fraid it will (F)all fall down.

for me, please.

Wait for me, al (Cm7)right?

I guess that’s (Dm7)more (Ebmaj7)than (Bb)I should (F)ask, but won’t you (Ebmaj7)wait for me, please?

(Dm7)Wait for me,

(Gm7)al (Cm7)though I know the (Dm7)light (Ebmaj7)is (Bb)fad ing (F)fast.

(Bb)fad ing (F)fast, yeah.

La la la (F)la la la la (Bb)la la la la (Cm7)la (Dm7)la.

La la la (F)la la la la (Eb)la la la la la (Bb)la.

La la la (F)la la la la (Bb)la la la la (Cm7)la (Dm7)la.

La la la (F)la la la la (Eb)la la la la la (Bb)la.

Love is (F)what it does, and (Bb)ours is do ing (Cm7)noth (Dm7)ing.

But all the (F)time we spent, it (Ebmaj7)must be good for some (F)thing.

Please for (Bb)give all the dis tur bance I’m cre (Cm7)a (Dm7)ting, but you got ta (F)lot to learn if you (Ebmaj7)think that I’m not (Fm7)wait ing (Bb7)for you.

So, wait for me, please.

Wait for me, al (Cm7)right?

I guess that’s (Dm7)more (Ebmaj7)than (Bb)I should (F)ask, but won’t you (Ebmaj7)wait for me, please?

(Dm7)Wait for me,

(Gm7)al (Cm7)though I know the (Dm7)light (Ebmaj7)is (Bb)fad ing (F)fast, yes it is.

La la la (F)la la la la (Bb)la la la la (Cm7)la (Dm7)la.

But you got ta (F)lot to learn if you (Ebmaj7)think that I’m not (Fm7)wait ing (Bb7)for you.

Wait for me, please.

Wait for me, al (Cm7)right?

I guess that’s (Dm7)more (Ebmaj7)than (Bb)I should (F)ask, but won’t you wait for me, please?

Wait for me, al (Cm7)right?

I guess that’s (Dm7)more (Ebmaj7)than (Bb)I should (F)ask, but won’t you (Ebmaj7)wait for me?

Wait For Me by Hall & Oates — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Wait For Me by Hall & Oates 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 Eb at 90 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 "Wait For Me" 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 "Wait For Me"?
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.