Wave On Wave

by Pat Green

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Mile up on mile got no di rec tion,

we’re all (D)play in’ the same (G)game.

We’re all (G)look in’ for re demp tion,

just a fraid to say go the name.

So caught up now in pre tend ing

what we’re (D)seek in’ is the truth.

She I’m not look in’ for a hap py end ing.

just All in’ for I’m to look in’ for you is you.

(Dsus2)look in’ for.”

It (D)came up on me wave on wave.

You’re the rea son I’m still (G)here.

Am (Gmaj7)I the one you were (Asus)sent to save?

It (A)came up on me (D)wave on wave.

I wan dered (D)out in to the wa ter

and I (D)thought that I might (G)drown.

I don’t (G)know what I was af ter,

just just knew I was go in’ down.

So caught up That’s when she found me.

Not a (D)fraid in’ an y more.

She said, “You know I al ways had you, ba by,

just wait in’ for you to find in’ what you is were (Dsus2)look in’ for.”

It (D)came up on me wave on wave.

You’re the rea son I’m still (G)here.

Am (Gmaj7)I the one you were (Asus)sent to save?

It (A)came up on me (D)wave on wave.

I wan dered (D)out in to the wa

(C)Wave

on

wave,

(C)wave

on

wave.

And it came up on me

The clouds broke and the an gels cried,

“You ain’t (D)got ta walk a lone.

That’s (Gmaj7)why He put me (Asus)in your way.”

And it (A)came up on me (D)wave on wave.

Yeah, it (D)came up on me wave on wave.

You’re the rea son I’m still (G)here.

Am (Gmaj7)I the one you were (Asus)sent to save?

And it (A)came up on me (D)wave on wave.

Yeah, it (D)came up on me wave on wave.

You’re the rea son I’m still (G)here.

Am (Gmaj7)I the one you were (Asus)sent to save?

And it (A)came up on me (D)wave on wave.

Yeah, it (D)came up on me wave on wave.

Wave On Wave by Pat Green — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Wave On Wave” by Pat Green 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 100 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 "Wave On Wave" 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 "Wave On Wave"?
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.