Let's Wait Awhile

by Janet Jackson
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Lyrics

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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Let's Wait Awhile" by Janet Jackson in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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.

About “Let's Wait Awhile

Can I learn "Let's Wait Awhile" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Let's Wait Awhile" with hands-separate practice in D at 110 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Let's Wait Awhile"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Let's Wait Awhile" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Let's Wait Awhile"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Let's Wait Awhile" is in the key of D at 110 BPM.

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