What key is "I Will Wait For You" in?

"I Will Wait For You" by Michel Legrand is in the key of G with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "I Will Wait For You" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "I Will Wait For You" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "I Will Wait For You" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Michel Legrand can I play here?

Try "Theme From Summer Of '42 (The Summer Knows)", "The Windmills Of Your Mind", "Watch What Happens". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(A7)If it (Dm)takes for ev er, (D7)I will (Gm7)wait for you, for a thou (C)sand (Gm7)sum mers (Cmaj7)I will (F)wait for (Em)you, (A7)’til you’re (Dm)back be side me, (D7)’til I’m (Gm7)hold ing you, (Em)’til I (Dm)hear you sigh (Em)here in (A)my (Dm)arms.

(A7)An y (Dm)where you wan der, (D7)an y (Gm7)where you go, ev ’ry day (C)re (Gm7)mem ber (Cmaj7)how I (F)love you (Em)so, (A7)in your (Dm)heart be lieve what (D7)in my (Gm7)heart I know, (Em)that for (Dm)ev er more (Em)I’ll wait (A)for (Dm)arms.

(A7)An y (Dm)you.

The (Bb)clock will tick a way the hours (Gm7)one by one, and (Bb)then the time will come when all the wait ing’s done.

The (E)time when you re turn and find me (A7)here and run

(B)straight

to my wait ing arms.

If it (Dm)takes for ev er, (D7)I will (Gm7)wait for you, for a thou (C)sand (Gm7)sum mers (Cmaj7)I will (F)wait for (Em)you, (A7)’til you’re (Dm)here be side me, (D7)’til I’m (Gm7)touch ing you (Em7)and for (Dm)ev er more (Em7)shar ing (A7)your (Dm)love.

I Will Wait For You by Michel Legrand

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “I Will Wait For You”

What key is "I Will Wait For You" in?: "I Will Wait For You" by Michel Legrand is in the key of G with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "I Will Wait For You" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "I Will Wait For You" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "I Will Wait For You" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Michel Legrand can I play here?: Try "Theme From Summer Of '42 (The Summer Knows)", "The Windmills Of Your Mind", "Watch What Happens". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.