Waving Through A Window (From Dear Evan Hansen)

by Pasek & Paul

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I’ve learned (D)to slam on the (Esus)brake

be fore (D)I e ven (Esus)turn the key

Be fore (D)I make the mis (Esus)take

Be fore (D)I lead with the (F#m)worst of me

Give them (D)no rea son to (Esus)stare

No slip pin’ (D)up if (Esus)you slip a way

So I (D)got noth in’ to (Esus)share

No, I (D)got noth in’ to (F#m)say

Step out, step (F#m7)out ta the (E)sun if you (A)keep get tin’ (D)burned.

Step out, step (F#m7)out ta the (E)sun be (A)cause you’ve (D)learned, be (E)cause you’ve learned

On the out side (D)al ways look in’ in Will I ev er be more (E)than I’ve al ways been?

’Cause I’m (F#m7)tap tap tap pin’ on the glass.

(A)Wav ing through a win dow

I try to speak but (D)no bod y can hear So I wait a round for an (E)an swer to ap pear while I’m (F#m7)watch watch watch in’ peo ple pass

(A)Wav ing through a win dow (C#)Oh

Can (Dsus2)an y bod y (A)see?

Is an y bod y (E)wav ing

(Dsus2)back at (A)me?

We start (D)with stars in our (E)eyes

We start (D)be liev in’ that (E)we be long

But ev (D)’ry sun does n’t (E)rise

and no (Dsus2)one tells you where (F#m)you went (Esus)wrong

Step out, step (F#m7)out ta the (E)sun if you (A)keep get tin’ (D)burned.

Step out, step (F#m7)out ta the (E)sun be (A)cause you’ve (D)learned, be (E)cause you’ve learned

(E)wav ing

When you’re (A)fall in’ in a (D)for est and there’s (E)no bod y a (F#m)round do you (A)ev er real ly (D)crash or e (Esus)ven make a (F#m)sound?

When you’re (A)fall in’ in a (D)for est and there’s (E)no bod y a (F#m)round do you (A)ev er real (D)ly crash or e (Esus)ven make a (F#m7)sound?

When you’re (A)fall in’ in a (Dsus2)for est and there’s (Esus)no bod y a round do you (A)ev er real ly (D)crash or e (Esus)ven make a sound?

When you’re (A)fall in’ in a for (D)est and there’s (Esus)no bod y a round do you (A)ev er real ly (Dsus2)crash or e (Esus)ven make a sound?

Did I (A)e ven make a (Dsus2)sound?

Did I (Esus)e ven make a (F#m7)sound?

It’s like I (A)nev er made a (Dsus2)sound Will I (CN.C.)ev er make a sound?

On the out side (Ebsus2)al ways look in’ in Will I ev er be more (F)than I’ve al ways been?

’Cause I’m (Gm7)tap tap tap pin’ on the glass

(Bb)Wav ing through a win dow

I try to speak but (Eb)no bod y can hear So I wait a round for an (F)an swer to ap pear while I’m (Gm7)watch watch watch in’ peo ple pass

(Bb)Wav ing through a win dow (D)Oh

Can (Eb)an y bod y (Bb)see?

Is an y bod y (F)wav ing

(Bb)back at (Eb)me?

Oh.

Is (Eb)an y bod y (F)wav ing?

Oh, (Gm7)Wav ing

(Bb)Wav ing

(Ebsus2)Whoa

whoa

Waving Through A Window (From Dear Evan Hansen) by Pasek & Paul — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Waving Through A Window (From Dear Evan Hansen)” by Pasek & Paul 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 A at 124 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 "Waving Through A Window (From Dear Evan Hansen)" 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 "Waving Through A Window (From Dear Evan Hansen)"?
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.
What other Pasek & Paul songs work for kids?
Try "IN THE BEDROOM DOWN THE HALL", "A Million Dreams (from The Greatest Showman)", "Anybody Have A Map? (from Dear Evan Hansen)". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.