Wave

by Antonio Carlos Jobim
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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Wave" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 184 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Wave”

Can I play "Wave" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Wave" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Wave" by Antonio Carlos Jobim played in?
Wave 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 "Wave"?
The arrangement plays at 184 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Wave" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Wave"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Wave"?
"Wave" was originally performed by Antonio Carlos Jobim. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Antonio Carlos Jobim can I play here?
Try "DINDI", "ONCE I LOVED", "IF YOU NEVER COME TO ME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Wave"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Wave" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Wave"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Wave" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.