When Can I See You Again?

by Henry Jackman

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(When can we (G6/9)do this a gain?

When can (A)I see you a (Em7)gain?

When can (G)we do this a gain?

When can (A)I see you a (Bm7)gain?

When can we (G6/9)do this a gain?

When can (A)I see you a (Em7)gain?

Switch on (A)the sky, and (Bm7)the stars glow (G6/9)for you.

Go see (A)the world, ’cause (Em7)it’s all so (G)brand new.

Don’t close (A)your eyes, ’cause (Bm7)your fu ture’s (G6/9)read y to shine.

It’s just (A)a mat ter of (Em7)time be fore (G)we learn how to fly.

(Bm7)Wel come to the (G6/9)rhy thm of the (D)night.

There’s (Em7)some thing in (G)the air you can’t de (D)ny.

(de ny.)

(CN.C.)It’s been fun, but now I’ve (D)got to (A)go.

Life is (G6/9)way too short to (D)take it (A)slow.

But (G)be fore I go and (D)hit the (A)road,

(G6/9)I got ta know

till (Em7)then, When can (G)we do this a gain?

(Oh, oh, (Bm7)oh.) When can I (G6/9)see you a gain?

(Oh, oh, (Em7)oh.) When can (G)we do this a gain?

(Oh, oh, (Bm7)oh.) (G6/9)I got ta know:

(Em7)when can (G)I see you a (D)gain?

(When can (G)I see you a gain?) Joined at (A)the hip, yeah, (Bm7)your side kick (G6/9)needs you.

Life is (A)a trip, and (Em7)the road map (G)leads you.

Look all (A)a round at (Bm7)the moun tains (G6/9)you have n’t climbed.

It’s just (A)a mat ter of (Em7)time be fore (G)we learn how to fly.

(Bm7)Wel come to the (G6/9)rhy thm of the (D)night.

There’s (Em7)some thing in (G)the air you can’t de (D)ny.

(de ny.)

(CN.C.)It’s been fun, but now I’ve (D)got to (A)go.

Life is (G6/9)way too short to (D)take it (A)slow.

But (G)be fore I go and (D)hit the (A)road,

(G6/9)I got ta know

till (Em7)then, When can (G)we do this a gain?

(Oh, oh, (Bm7)oh.) When can I (G6/9)see you a gain?

(Oh, oh, (Em7)oh.) When can (G)we do this a gain?

(Oh, oh, (Bm7)oh.) (G6/9)I got ta know:

(Em7)when can (G)I see you a (D)gain?

(When can (G)I see you a gain?) (Em7)when can (G)I see you a (D)gain?

Don’t close (A)your eyes, ’cause (Bm7)your fu ture’s (G6/9)read y to shine.

It’s just (A)a mat ter of (Em7)time be fore (G)we learn how to fly.

(Bm7)Wel come to the (G6/9)rhy thm of the (D)night.

There’s (Em7)some thing in (G)the air you can’t de (D)ny.

Ooh, (Bm7)let me know be (G6/9)fore I wave good (D)bye:

(Em7)when can (G)I see you a (D)gain?

(Oh, oh, (Bm7)oh.) When can we (G6/9)do this a gain?

(Oh, oh, (Em7)oh.) When can (G)I see you a gain?

(Oh, oh, (Bm7)oh.) When can we (G6/9)do this a gain?

(Oh, oh, (Em7)oh.) Yeah, it’s been fun, but (G)now I’ve (D)got to (A)go.

Life is (G6/9)way too short to (D)take it (A)slow.

But, but, (G)be fore I go and (D)hit the (A)road,

(G6/9)Tell me when,

(Em7)when can (G)I see you a (D)gain?

When can I (G6/9)see you a gain?

When can (G)I see you a gain?

When Can I See You Again? by Henry Jackman — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “When Can I See You Again? by Henry Jackman 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 128 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 "When Can I See You Again?" 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 "When Can I See You Again?"?
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.