I'll Wait For You

by Joe Nichols
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Lyrics

The snow in Mon tan a was a three feet high.

La dy at the count er said there (D)ain’t no (A)flights.

And so he called her on the tel e phone.

He said, “I’ll rent a car ’cause and (Esus)I’ll drive home.” And she said, “I’ll (A)wait for you

like I (Bm7)did last year

at our (A)Christ mas time well, I said with your (E)fam ’ly here.

un til And your (A)truck broke down

out in (Bm7)San An ton’

and the (A)gifts stayed wrapped

un til (D)you got home.

Oh, this ain’t (D)noth in’ new.

Sweet heart, I’ll (A)wait for you.”

Now he’s on the cell phone in a Coupe De Ville.

talk in’ to the one he loves and (D)al ways (A)will.

His heart is break ing ’cause she’s there a lone.

Her heart is ach a in’ ’cause she (Esus)wants him home.

And She says, “I’ll (A)wait for you

like in (Bm7)six ty eight

when our (A)child was due, well, I said with he’ll (E)have to wait.

un til And his (A)dad gets here

and stands (Bm7)by my side.

and Re (A)mem ber, dear,

un our (D)son’s first cry?

Oh, this ain’t (D)noth in’ new.

Sweet heart, I’ll (A)wait for you.”

He did n’t stop all day (Cm7)to eat a bite.

And he fin ’ly got there a (Bb)round mid night.

The doc tor (D7)said, “She’s in a (Bb)bet ter place.

She said to give you this note

just in case.” And it said, “I’ll (Bb)wait for you

at (Cm7)heav en’s gate.

Oh, (Bb)I don’t care

how (Eb)long it takes.

And I’ll tell Saint Pete

I (Cm7)can’t come in

with (Bb)out my love

and (Eb)my best friend.

Oh, this ain’t (Eb)noth in’ new.

Sweet heart, I’ll (Bb)wait for you.

P.

(Bb)S.

I (Eb)love you, too.

Sweet heart,

I’ll (CN.C.)wait for you.”

I'll Wait For You — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "I'll Wait For You" by Joe Nichols: 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 A, 72 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “I'll Wait For You”

What key is "I'll Wait For You" by Joe Nichols played in?
I'll Wait For You is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "I'll Wait For You"?
The arrangement plays at 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I'll Wait For You" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "I'll Wait For You"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I'll Wait For You"?
"I'll Wait For You" was originally performed by Joe Nichols. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "I'll Wait For You"?
This arrangement uses 19 chords: A, B, Bb, Bm, Bm7, C, C#7, C7, +11 more.
What other songs by Joe Nichols can I play here?
Try "THE IMPOSSIBLE", "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "I'll Wait For You" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I'll Wait For You" by Joe Nichols. 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'll Wait For You" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in A, 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'll Wait For You" 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.