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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Wave" by Antonio Carlos Jobim in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "Wave" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Wave" with hands-separate practice in D at 184 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Wave"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Wave" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Wave"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Wave" is in the key of D at 184 BPM.