Wavin' Flag

by Bruno Mars
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Lyrics

(CN.C.)When I get old er, I will be strong er.

They’ll call me free dom just like a wav in’ flag.

(C)When I get old er, (F)I will be strong er.

(Am)They’ll call me free dom (G)just like a wav in’ (C)flag.

And then it goes (F)back and then it goes (Am)back and then it goes (G)back, oh.

(C)Born to a throne, (G)strong er than Rome, (Am)a vio lent prone, (G)poor peo ple zone.

(F)But it’s my home, (C)all I have known, (Dm7)where I got grown, (G)streets we would roam.

(C)Out of the dark ness, (G)I came the far thest (Am)a mong the hard est sur (G)vi val.

(F)Learn from these streets, (C)it can be bleak, ac (Dm7)cept no de feat, sur (G)ren der, re treat.

(So we (C)strug gl ing,)

(G)fight ing to eat.

(And we (Am)won der ing)

(G)when we’ll be free.

So we (F)pa tient ly wait for (C)that fate ful day.

It’s (F)not far a way, but (G)for now we say: (C)When I get old er, (F)I will be strong er.

(Am)They’ll call me free dom (G)just like a wav in’ (C)flag.

And then it goes (F)back and then it goes (Am)back and then it goes (G)back, oh.

(C)So man y wars, (G)set tl ing scores, (Am)bring ing us prom is es, (G)leav ing us poor.

(F)I heard them say, (C)“Love is the way.” (Dm7)“Love is the an swer,” (G)that’s what they say.

But (C)look how they treat us, (G)make us be liev ers.

(Am)We fight their bat tles, (G)then they de ceive us.

(F)Try to con trol us, (C)they could n’t hold us ’cause (Dm7)we just move for ward like (G)Buf fa lo Sol diers.

we (Am)back and then it goes (G)back and then it goes...

(C)When I get old er, (F)I will be strong er.

(Am)They’ll call me free dom (G)just like a wav in’ (C)flag.

And then it goes (F)back and then it goes (Am)back and then it goes back, (Oh, and then it...

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(C)When I get old er, (F)I will be strong er.

(Am)They’ll call me free dom (G)just like a wav in’ (C)flag.

And then it goes (F)back and then it goes (Am)back and then it goes (G)back, and then it goes...

(C)When I get old er, (F)I will be strong er.

(Am)They’ll call me free dom (G)just like a wav in’ (C)flag.

And then it goes (F)back and then it goes (Am)back and then it goes (G)back, and then it goes...

(Am)back and then it goes (G)back, oh.

(G)When I get old er,

(G)when I get old er,

(C)I will be strong er

(F)just like a wav in’ (C)flag,

(G)just like a wav in’ (Am)flag,

(G)just like a wav in’ (F)flag,

(C)flag,

(Dm7)flag,

(F)just like a wav in’ (C)flag.

Wavin' Flag — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Wavin' Flag" 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 C, 75 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Wavin' Flag”

Can I play "Wavin' Flag" 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 "Wavin' Flag" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Wavin' Flag" by Bruno Mars played in?
Wavin' Flag is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Wavin' Flag"?
The arrangement plays at 75 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Wavin' Flag" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Wavin' Flag"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Wavin' Flag"?
"Wavin' Flag" was originally performed by Bruno Mars. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Bruno Mars can I play here?
Try "VERSACE ON THE FLOOR", "JUST THE WAY YOU ARE", "THAT'S WHAT I LIKE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Wavin' Flag"?
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. "Wavin' Flag" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Wavin' Flag"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Wavin' Flag" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.