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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Wave" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 184 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Wave”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Wave" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Wave" is in D.
- 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.
- Does "Wave" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Wave" is in the key of D at 184 BPM.
- What chords are in "Wave"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.