Other arrangements of Heaven Can Wait
Pick a learning view.
Heav en can wait,
and a band of (C)an gels wrapped up (G)in my heart
will take me through the lone ly night,
through the cold
of the day.
And I know, I (G)know heav en can wait,
and all the gods come down here just to (G)sing for me.
And the mel o dy’s gon na make me fly
with out pain,
with out fear.
Give me all of your (G)dreams and
let me go a long on your way.
Give me all of your (G)prayers to sing and I’ll turn the night in to the sky light of day.
I got a taste of par a dise.
I’m (Eb)nev er gon na (Bb)let it
slip a (F)way.
I got a taste of par a dise.
That’s (Eb)all I real ly need to make me stay,
just like a child a (G)gain.
Heav en can wait,
and all I got is (C)time un til the (G)end of time.
Well, I won’t look back.
I won’t look back.
Let the (A7)al tar (D)shine.
And I know that I’ve been re leased, but I don’t know to where.
No bod y’s gon na tell me now, and I don’t real ly care,
no, no, no.
I got a taste of par a dise.
That’s (Eb)all I real ly need to make me stay.
I got a taste of par a dise.
If I (Eb)had it an y soon er, you know,
you know I (D)nev er would have run a way from my (G)home.
Heav en can wait,
and all I got is (C)time un til the (G)end of time.
Well, I won’t look back.
I won’t look back.
Let the (A7)al tar (D)shine.
Heav en can wait.
Why,
(C)heav en can wait.
Well, I won’t look back, I won’t look back.
Let the (A)al tar (G)shine.
Let the (G)al (D7)tars (G)shine.
Heaven Can Wait — Simple Sheet Music
29 people have learned this song
"Heaven Can Wait" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 120 BPM.
This arrangement gives your left hand a real workout with its Alberti bass pattern — keep that rolling motion relaxed and even at 120 BPM, because tension will creep in fast across a full playthrough.
Your biggest challenge here is the chord variety: thirteen chords means some unexpected jumps, especially into Bb, Eb, and C#m7, which pull you well outside the home key of G.
Isolate those transitions hands-separately and loop them at half tempo until the shapes feel automatic under your fingers.
Watch the shift from D or D7 back into those borrowed flat-side chords — that's where most students stumble or hesitate.
Use sustain pedal to smooth over legato passages but lift cleanly on chord changes so nothing muddies.
Once you've nailed those tricky pivots, the peaceful ballad feel will come naturally, and you'll walk away with much stronger command of chromatic chord movement.
Try other practice modes:
About “Heaven Can Wait”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Heaven Can Wait"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Heaven Can Wait" by Meat Loaf played in?
- Heaven Can Wait is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Heaven Can Wait"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Heaven Can Wait" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Heaven Can Wait"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Heaven Can Wait"?
- "Heaven Can Wait" was originally performed by Meat Loaf. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Heaven Can Wait"?
- This arrangement uses 13 chords: A, A7, Am, Bb, Bm, C, C#m7, D, +5 more.
- What other songs by Meat Loaf can I play here?
- Try "PARADISE BY THE DASHBOARD LIGHT", "TWO OUT OF THREE AIN'T BAD", "BAT OUT OF HELL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Heaven Can Wait". Key of G, 120 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
More piano songs by Meat Loaf
See all Meat Loaf songs →More songs you might like
READ 'EM AND WEEP
Meat Loaf
IS NOTHING SACRED
Meat Loaf
BAT OUT OF HELL
Meat Loaf
THIS DAY
Steven Curtis Chapman
I'D DO ANYTHING FOR LOVE
Meat Loaf
PARADISE BY THE DASHBOARD LIGHT
Meat Loaf
TWO OUT OF THREE AIN'T BAD
Meat Loaf
SALVATION IS HERE
Lincoln Brewster
CREEP
Radiohead
AMANDA
Boston
NO OTHER NAME
Casting Crowns
TURN YOUR EYES UPON JESUS
Lauren Daigle