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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Let's Wait Awhile" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 110 BPM.
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About “Let's Wait Awhile”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Let's Wait Awhile" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Let's Wait Awhile" is in D.
- 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.
- Does "Let's Wait Awhile" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Let's Wait Awhile" is in the key of D at 110 BPM.
- What chords are in "Let's Wait Awhile"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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