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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Wave" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Wave"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Wave". Key of D, 184 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.