Other arrangements of When Can I See You
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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 βYou'll get (Dm7)o ver itβ 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 Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "When Can I See You" by Babyface: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of F, 100 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 βWhen Can I See Youβ
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "When Can I See You" with lyrics?
- Yes β this is a free karaoke slide for "When Can I See You" by Babyface. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does β a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "When Can I See You" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) β the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "When Can I See You" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes β the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.


