What key is "Wave" in?

"Wave" by Antonio Carlos Jobim is in the key of D with a tempo of 184 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Wave" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Wave" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Wave" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Antonio Carlos Jobim can I play here?

Try "DINDI", "ONCE I LOVED", "IF YOU NEVER COME TO ME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

So close your

(Bbdim)eyes, a ly way to (Am7)be,

a ware of (Gmaj7)things your heart a (Gm)lone was meant to (F#)see.

The fun da men tal (Bm7)lone li ness goes when ev er (Bb7)two can dream a dream to geth er.

You can’t de ny, don’t try to fight the ris ing (Am7)sea,

don’t fight the (Gmaj7)moon, the stars a (Gm)bove and don’t fight (F#)me.

The fun da men tal (Bm)lone li ness goes when ev er (Bb7)two can dream a dream to geth er.

(Gm7)When I saw you (C)first the time was (Am7)half past three.

(Ab)When your eyes met (Bb)mine, it was e (Gm7)ter ni ty.

By now we know the wave is on its way to (Am7)be.

Just catch the (Gmaj7)wave, don’t be a (Gm)fraid of lov ing (F#)me.

The fun da men tal (Bm7)lone li ness goes when ev er (Bb7)two can dream a dream to geth er.

Wave by Antonio Carlos Jobim

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 184 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Wave”

What key is "Wave" in?: "Wave" by Antonio Carlos Jobim is in the key of D with a tempo of 184 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Wave" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Wave" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Wave" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Antonio Carlos Jobim can I play here?: Try "DINDI", "ONCE I LOVED", "IF YOU NEVER COME TO ME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.