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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "I Will Wait" by Mumford & Sons in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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

Can I learn "I Will Wait" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "I Will Wait" with hands-separate practice in D at 130 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "I Will Wait"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "I Will Wait" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "I Will Wait"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "I Will Wait" is in the key of D at 130 BPM.

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