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So (Gsus2)o pen up your morn ing light and (Gsus2)say a lit tle prayer for I.
You know that (Gsus2)if we are to stay a live, then (Gsus2)see the peace in ev ’ry eye.
Du du du du du,
du du du du du,
du du du du du du.
Du du du du du,
du du du du du,
du du du du du du.
She had two ba bies,
one was six months, one was three, in the war of for ty four.
Ev ’ry tel e phone ring, ev ’ry heart beat sting ing when she (Em7)thought it was God call ing her.
Oh, would her son and grow to know his fa (C)ther?
ters.
(G)I don’t want to wait
for our lives to be o ver.
I want to know right now, what will it be?
(G)I don’t want to wait
for our lives to be o ver.
Will it be yes, or will it be
sor ry?
Du du du du du,
du du du du du,
du du du du du du.
He showed up all wet
on the rain y front was step wear ing shrap nel in his skin.
And the war he saw ring, lives in side him still.
It’s when so (Em7)hard to be gen tle and warm.
The years pass by, and now he has his grand (C)daugh ters.
(G)I don’t want to wait
for our lives to be o ver.
I want to know right now, what will it be?
(G)I don’t want to wait
for our lives to be o ver.
Will it be yes, or will it be...
sor ry?
Du du du du du,
du du du du du,
du du du du du du.
Oh,
so you look at me from a cross the room.
You’re (A)wear ing your an guish a gain.
Be lieve me, I know the feel ing; it sucks you in to the jaws of an (C)ger.
Oh,
so breathe a lit tle more deep ly, my love.
All we (A)have is this ver y mo ment,
and (Bb)I don’t want to do what his fa ther and his fa ther and (Fsus)his fa ther did.
I want to be here now.
So (Gsus2)o pen up your morn ing light and (Gsus2)say a lit tle prayer for I.
You know that (Gsus2)if we are to stay a live, then (Gsus2)see the peace in ev ’ry eye.
(G)I don’t want to wait
for our lives to be o ver.
I want to know right now, what will it be?
(G)I don’t want to wait
for our lives to be o ver.
Will it be yes, or will it be...
(G)I don’t want to wait
for our lives to be o ver.
I want to know right now, what will it be?
(G)I don’t want to wait
for our lives to be o ver.
Will it be yes, or will it be...
sor ry?
Du du du du du,
du du du du du,
du du du du du du.
Du du du du du,
du du du du du,
du du du du du du.
So (Gsus2)o pen up your morn ing light and (Gsus2)say a lit tle prayer for I.
You know that (Gsus2)if we are to stay a live, then (Gsus2)see the love in ev ’ry eye.
I Don't Want To Wait — Simple Sheet Music
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"I Don't Want To 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 C, 80 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “I Don't Want To Wait”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "I Don't Want To 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 "I Don't Want To Wait" by Paula Cole played in?
- I Don't Want To Wait is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Don't Want To Wait"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I Don't Want To 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 "I Don't Want To Wait"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "I Don't Want To Wait"?
- "I Don't Want To Wait" was originally performed by Paula Cole. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "I Don't Want To Wait"?
- This arrangement uses 16 chords: Am9, Bb, C, C6, Cmaj9, D, D6, Dsus4, +8 more.
- What other songs by Paula Cole can I play here?
- Try "WHERE HAVE ALL THE COWBOYS GONE?", "I Don't Want To Wait". 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 "I Don't Want To Wait". Key of C, 80 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.
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