Other arrangements of Wait Til You See My Smile
Pick a learning view.
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.)
Wait Til You See My Smile — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Wait Til You See My Smile" by Alicia Keys: 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 G, 120 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 “Wait Til You See My Smile”
- What key is "Wait Til You See My Smile" by Alicia Keys played in?
- Wait Til You See My Smile is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Wait Til You See My Smile"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Wait Til You See My Smile" 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 "Wait Til You See My Smile"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Wait Til You See My Smile"?
- "Wait Til You See My Smile" was originally performed by Alicia Keys. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Wait Til You See My Smile"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: C, Csus2, D, Em, Em7, G.
- What other songs by Alicia Keys can I play here?
- Try "AS I AM", "DE NOVO ADAGIO (INTRO)", "TEARS ALWAYS WIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Wait Til You See My Smile" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Wait Til You See My Smile" by Alicia Keys. 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 "Wait Til You See My Smile" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, 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 "Wait Til You See My Smile" 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.