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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "I Will Wait" by Mumford & Sons in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of D. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "I Will Wait"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature D. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
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 this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "I Will Wait" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature D, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 130 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.

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