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And I came home
like a (Gb)stone
and I fell (Db)heav
y in to your (Absus4)arms.
These days of dust
which we’ve (Gb)known
will blow a (Db)way
with this new (Absus4)sun.
These days of
But (Bbm)I’ll
(Ab)kneel
(Db)down, (Gb)wait (Db)for (Ab)now.
And
(Gb)know (Db)my (Ab)ground.
And (Db)I will wait, I will wait for you.
And (Db)I will wait, I will wait for you.
So break my step
and re (Gb)lent.
You for (Db)gave
and I won’t (Absus4)for get.
Know what we’ve seen
and him with (Gb)less.
Now in some (Db)way
shake the (Absus4)cess.
Know what we’ve
’Cause (Db)I will wait, I will wait for you.
And (Db)I will wait, I will wait for you.
And (Db)I will wait, I will wait for you.
And (Db)I will wait, I will wait for you.
And
Now I’ll be bold
as well as strong
and use my (Db)head
a long side my heart.
So take my flesh
and fix my eyes,
a teth ered (Db)mind
free from the lies.
(Bbm)I’ll
(Ab)kneel
(Db)down, (Gb)wait (Db)for (Ab)now.
(Gb)know (Db)my (Ab)now.
(Ab)ground.
(Db)Raise
(Ab)my hands,
(Gb)paint my (Db)spi rit (Ab)gold.
And (Db)bow
head,
(Gb)keep (Db)heart (Ab)gold.
And (Ab)slow.
’Cause (Db)I will wait, I will wait for you.
And (Db)I will wait, I will wait for you.
(And) (Db)I will wait, I will wait for you.
And (Db)I will wait, I will wait for you.
(And)
I Will Wait — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "I Will Wait" by Mumford & Sons: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Db, 130 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Db) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “I Will Wait”
- Can I sing "I Will Wait" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "I Will Wait" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in Db, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "I Will Wait" by Mumford & Sons in?
- The backing track is in Db at 130 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "I Will Wait" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "I Will Wait"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "I Will Wait", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "I Will Wait" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "I Will Wait"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "I Will Wait"?
- "I Will Wait" was originally performed by Mumford & Sons. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Mumford & Sons are available?
- Other accompaniments by Mumford & Sons: "Babel", "Believe", "Ditmas". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "I Will Wait" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I Will Wait" by Mumford & Sons. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "I Will Wait" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Db, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "I Will Wait" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.