When Can I See You

by Babyface
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When can my (Dm7)heart beat a (Am7)gain?

When does the (Dm7)pain ev er (Am7)end?

And when do the (Dm7)tears stop from run ning o ver?

(F)When does β€œYou'll get (Dm7)o ver it” be (Am7)gin?

ba by?

I hear what you're sayin', but I (Dm)swear that it's (G7)not mak ing sense.

So, (Bb)when can I see you?

When can I (Am7)see you a (Gm7)gain?

(Bbmaj7)When can my heart beat a (Gm7)gain?

When can I (Am7)see you a (Gm7)gain, babe?

And (E)when can I (A7)breathe once a gain?

And (Gm7)when can I (Bb)see you?

When does my (Dm7)some day be (Am7)gin

when I'll find (Dm7)some one a (Am7)gain?

And what if I (Dm7)still am not tru ly o ver?

(F)When What am I (Dm7)s'posed to do be (Am7)then, ba by?

Please hear what I'm sayin', e ven (Dm)if, if it's (G7)not mak ing sense?

So, (Bb)when can I see you?

When can I (Am7)see you a (Gm7)gain?

(Bbmaj7)When can my heart beat a (Gm7)gain?

When can I (Am7)see you a (Gm7)gain,

babe?

And (E)when can I (A7)breathe once a gain?

And (Gm7)when can I (Bb)see you

a gain?

Please, hear what I'm say (A)in' e ven (Dm)if, if it's (G7)not mak ing sense,

ba by.

So, (Bb)when can I see you a gain?

a (F)gain?

When Can I See You β€” Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "When Can I See You" on piano with easy notes β€” perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of F, 100 BPM.

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About β€œWhen Can I See You”

Can I play "When Can I See You" without reading sheet music?
Yes β€” 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 "When Can I See You" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "When Can I See You" by Babyface played in?
When Can I See You is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "When Can I See You"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "When Can I See You" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "When Can I See You"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "When Can I See You"?
"When Can I See You" was originally performed by Babyface. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "When Can I See You"?
This arrangement uses 12 chords: A, A7, Am7, Bb, Bbmaj7, Dm, Dm7, Em7, +4 more.
What other songs by Babyface can I play here?
Try "EVERYTIME I CLOSE MY EYES", "Everytime I Close My Eyes". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "When Can I See You"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard β€” no music reading needed. "When Can I See You" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "When Can I See You"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "When Can I See You" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.