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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Let's Wait Awhile" by Janet Jackson in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of D. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Let's Wait Awhile"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature D. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- 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 this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Let's Wait Awhile" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature D, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 110 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.
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