Wait Til You See My Smile

by Alicia Keys

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Lyrics

When the wind is blow ing in your face,

some times in life, you don’t see (G)straight.

(D)(Pray (Em7)to (D)Him, He (Em7)will show.)

When your (G)head is in a cer tain (D)place,

no (D)bod y a round to make you safe, (See, (D)(stand (Em7)strong, (D)and (Em7)you will (D)grow.)

Sing: (Em)Ooh.

(Wait ’til you see my smile.) Ooh.

(Wait ’til they see your smile.)

When the Don’t they love to see you down,

some kick you while you’re on the (G)ground.

(D)(Don’t (Em7)let (D)e mo (Em7)tions show.)

When your (G)Peo ple al ways make you (D)late;

no (D)don’t let a it get in your way.

(See, (D)they (Em7)say (D)things (Em7)they don’t (D)know.)

Sing: (Em)Ooh.

(Wait ’til you see my smile.) Ooh.

(Wait ’til they see your smile.)

(Wait ’til they see your smile.)

Hey.

(G)So, you’re do ing bet ter (D)now;

(G)ev ’ry bod y comes a (D)round.

But (Em7)you don’t real ly need ’em, (D)’cause you’re (C)strong er and you’re bet (D)ter and you’re read (G)y for what ev (D)er.

Sing: Ooh.

(Wait ’til you see my smile.) Ooh.

(Wait ’til they see your smile.) Ooh.

(Wait ’til you see my smile.) Ooh.

(Wait ’til they see your smile.) (Wait ’til they see your smile.)

Wait Til You See My Smile by Alicia Keys — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Wait Til You See My Smile by Alicia Keys 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 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 Til You See My Smile" 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 Til You See My Smile"?
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.