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There’s (Gmaj7)some thin’ I want to tell you.
There’s (Gmaj7)some thin’ I think that you should know: it’s not that (Gmaj7)I should n’t real ly love you, let’s take a it slow.
er.
When (Gmaj7)we get to know each oth er, and (Gmaj7)we’re both I feel ing much strong er, then, let’s that (Gmaj7)try to n’t talk it o ver.
Let’s wait a while long er.
When
(A)Let’s wait a (Gmaj7)while
be (A)fore it’s too late.
(A)Let’s wait a (Gmaj7)while be (Am9)fore we (D7sus)go (D7)too (G)far.
Re (Gmaj7)mem ber that spe cial night
when (Gmaj7)all of the stars were shin ing bright?
We (Gmaj7)made our first en deav or to stay to geth er.
We (Gmaj7)made our ver y first prom ise:
to (Gmaj7)love, to share, and be real hon est.
But, (Em7)on that ver y first night it was n’t quite right.
(A)Let’s wait a (Gmaj7)while
be (Em7)fore it’s too late.
(A)Let’s wait a (Gmaj7)while,
our (Em7)love will deep en.
(A)Let’s wait a (Gmaj7)while be (Am9)fore we (D7sus)go (D7)too (G)far.
I (Em11)did n’t real ly know not to (F#m7)let all my feel in’s show, to (G)save some for (C)lat er (Bm7)so our love (Em7)can be great er.
You (Gmaj7)said you would al ways love (F#m7)me.
Re (Gmaj7)mem ber I said the same thing, too.
You don’t (Gmaj7)have to be fright ened with my love
be cause nev er give up on you.
Let’s wait a while, a well, be fore it’s too late.
You know you can’t rush love,
love.
(Bb)Let’s wait a (Abmaj7)while
be (Fm7)fore it’s too late.
(Bb)Let’s wait a (Abmaj7)while,
our (Fm7)love will deep en.
(Bb)Let’s wait a (Abmaj7)while be (Bbm9)fore we (Eb7sus4)go (Eb7)too (Abmaj9)far.
Ah, (Fm7)oh look.
(Bb)Let’s wait a (Abmaj7)while
be (Fm7)fore it’s too late.
(Bb)Let’s wait a (Abmaj7)while,
our (Fm7)love will deep en.
(Bb)Let’s wait a (Abmaj7)while be (Bbm9)fore we (Eb7sus4)go (Eb7)too (Abmaj9)far.
Ah, (Fm7)oh look.
(Bb)La da da lay (Abmaj7)dat da dat da dee dee da la dat (Fm7)da dat da la.
(Bb)La da da lay (Abmaj7)dat da dat da dee dee da la dat (Fm7)da dat da la.
I prom (Eb6)ise
(Fm7)I’ll be worth the wait.
Let's Wait Awhile — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Let's Wait Awhile" by Janet Jackson: 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, 110 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Let's Wait Awhile”
- What key is "Let's Wait Awhile" by Janet Jackson played in?
- Let's Wait Awhile 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 "Let's Wait Awhile"?
- The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Let's Wait Awhile" 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 "Let's Wait Awhile"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Let's Wait Awhile"?
- "Let's Wait Awhile" was originally performed by Janet Jackson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Let's Wait Awhile"?
- This arrangement uses 21 chords: A, Abmaj7, Abmaj9, Am9, Bb, Bbm9, Bm7, C, +13 more.
- What other songs by Janet Jackson can I play here?
- Try "TOGETHER AGAIN", "ANY TIME, ANY PLACE", "IF". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Let's Wait Awhile" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Let's Wait Awhile" by Janet Jackson. 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 "Let's Wait Awhile" 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 "Let's Wait Awhile" 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.