I Will Wait

by Mumford & Sons
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Lyrics

Well, I came home

like a (G)stone

and I fell (D)heav

y in to your (Asus)arms.

These days of dust

which we’ve (G)known

will blow a (D)way

with this new your (Asus)sun.

These days of

But (Bm)I’ll

(A)kneel

(D)down, (G)wait (D)for (A)now.

And (Bm)I’ll

(A)kneel

(D)down, (G)know (D)my (A)ground.

And (D)I will wait, I will wait for you.

And (D)I will wait, I will wait for you.

So break my step

and and re (G)lent.

Now You for (D)gave

and I won’t ex (Asus)for get.

Know what we’ve seen

and him with (G)less.

Now in some (D)way

and shake the ex (Asus)cess.

get.

Know what we’ve

’Cause (D)I will wait, I will wait for you.

And (D)I will wait, I will wait for you.

And (D)I will wait, I will wait for you.

And (D)I will wait, I will wait for you.

And

Now I’ll be bold

as well as strong

and use my (D)head

a long side my heart.

So take my flesh

and fix my eyes,

a teth ered (D)mind

free from the lies.

(Bm)I’ll

(A)kneel

(D)down, (G)wait (D)for (A)now.

(Bm)I’ll

(A)kneel

(D)down, (G)know (D)my (A)now.

(A)ground.

(D)Raise

(A)my hands,

(G)paint my (D)spir it (A)gold.

And (D)bow

(A)my head,

(G)keep my (D)heart it (A)gold.

And (A)slow.

’Cause (D)I will wait, I will wait for you.

And (D)I will wait, I will wait for you.

And (D)I will wait, I will wait for you.

And (D)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 D, 130 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “I Will Wait”

What key is "I Will Wait" by Mumford & Sons played in?
I Will Wait is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Will Wait"?
The arrangement plays at 130 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Will 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 Will Wait"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Will Wait"?
"I Will Wait" was originally performed by Mumford & Sons. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "I Will Wait"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, Asus4, Bm, D, Dmaj7, F#m, G.
What other songs by Mumford & Sons can I play here?
Try "BELIEVE", "DUST BOWL DANCE", "THE CAVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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 D, 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.