Wait For You

by Elliott Yamin

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I (F)nev er felt (G)noth ing in the world like (Am)this be fore, now I’m (F)miss ing you and I’m (G)wish ing you would come back (Am)through my door.

Ooh,

why did you (Am)have to go?

You could have (F)let me know, so now I’m (G)all a lone.

Girl, (F)you could have stayed (G)but you would n’t give (Am)me a chance.

With you (F)not a round it’s a (G)lit tle bit more than (Am)I can stand.

Ooh.

And all my (Am)tears they keep run ning (F)down my face, why did you (G)turn a way?

So (C)why does your pride make you (F)run and hide?

gain, Are you (C)that a fraid way of me?

But I (C)know it’s a lie what you (F)keep in side, this is (G)not how you want won’t it to be.

So ba by, I will (F)wait (G)for (Am)you ’cause I don’t know what else (F)I (G)can do.

Don’t tell me I ran (F)out (G)of (Am)time.

If it takes the (F)rest of my life, ba by, I will (F)wait (G)for (Am)you.

If you think I’m fine, it (F)just (G)ain’t true.

I real ly need you (F)in (G)my (Am)life.

No mat ter (F)what I have to do, I’ll wait for you.

Been a (G)long time since you (Am)called me, how could you for get a (F)bout me?

You (G)got to be feel ing (Am)cra zy, ooh,

How can you (Am)walk a way, ev ’ry thing (F)stays the same, I just can’t (G)do it, ba by.

What will it (G)take to make you (Am)come back?

Girl, I (F)told you what it (G)is and it just ain’t (Am)like that, no.

Why can’t you (Am)look at me?

You’re still in (F)love with me, don’t leave me (G)cry ing.

Ba by, (F)what I have to do, I’ll wait for you.

(C)why does your pride make you (F)run and hide, are you (C)that a fraid of me?

But I (C)know it’s a lie what you’re (F)keep ing in side, this is (G)not how you want it to be.

Ba by, I will (F)wait (G)for (Am)you.

Ooh.

Ba by, I will (F)wait (G)for (Am)you, if it’s the (F)last thing I (G)do.

Ba by, I will (F)wait (G)for (Am)you ’cause I don’t know what else (F)I (G)can do.

Don’t tell me I ran (F)out (G)of (Am)time.

If it takes the (F)rest of my life, ba by, I will (F)wait (G)for (Am)you.

If you think I’m fine, it (F)just (G)ain’t true.

I real ly need you (F)in (G)my (Am)life.

No mat ter (F)what I have to do, I’ll wait for you.

I’ll be wait ing.

Wait For You by Elliott Yamin — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Wait For You by Elliott Yamin 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 C at 144 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 "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 "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.