Learn "WAIT TIL YOU SEE MY SMILE" by Alicia Keys on Piano

Master "WAIT TIL YOU SEE MY SMILE" by Alicia Keys with our interactive piano player. This medium-level R&B/Soul arrangement is in the key of G at 120 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 120 BPM.

Lyrics

When the wind is blow ing in your face, some times in life, you don’t see (G)straight. (D)(Pray (Em7)to (D)Him, He (Em7)will show.) When your (G)head is in a cer tain (D)place, no (D)bod y a round to make you safe, (See, (D)(stand (Em7)strong, (D)and (Em7)you will (D)grow.) Sing: (Em)Ooh. (Wait ’til you see my smile.) Ooh. (Wait ’til they see your smile.) When the Don’t they love to see you down, some kick you while you’re on the (G)ground. (D)(Don’t (Em7)let (D)e mo (Em7)tions show.) When your (G)Peo ple al ways make you (D)late; no (D)don’t let a it get in your way. (See, (D)they (Em7)say (D)things (Em7)they don’t (D)know.) Sing: (Em)Ooh. (Wait ’til you see my smile.) Ooh. (Wait ’til they see your smile.) (Wait ’til they see your smile.) Hey. (G)So, you’re do ing bet ter (D)now; (G)ev ’ry bod y comes a (D)round. But (Em7)you don’t real ly need ’em, (D)’cause you’re (C)strong er and you’re bet (D)ter and you’re read (G)y for what ev (D)er. Sing: Ooh. (Wait ’til you see my smile.) Ooh. (Wait ’til they see your smile.) Ooh. (Wait ’til you see my smile.) Ooh. (Wait ’til they see your smile.) (Wait ’til they see your smile.)

Song Details

Category
R&B/Soul
Key
G
Tempo
120 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "Wait Til You See My Smile" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.