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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Am · Em · C · G · D
I Will Wait Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · Em · C · G · D
I Will Wait Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · Em · C · G · D
I Will Wait Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · Em · C · G · D
I Will Wait Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · Em · C · G · D
I Will Wait Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · Em · C · G · D
I Will Wait Chords – Harmonica
Mumford & Sons’ rousing folk-rock anthem about patience and devotion. Beginner difficulty in the key of Am.
Stomping Folk-Rock (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Start quietly and build to a stomping, passionate climax. The dynamic arc of this song is essential — verse: quiet, chorus: full force.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
Am – C
F – C
Am – C
F – C
Pre-Chorus
Am – G – F (×2)
Am – G – F – C
F – C
Chorus
F – C – Am – G (×2)
Verse 2
Am – C
F – C
Am – C
F – C
Chorus
F – C – Am – G (×4)
Bridge
F – C
Am – G
F – C
Am – G
Final Chorus
F – C – Am – G (×3)
F – C – Am – G – C
Practice tip: The F-C-Am-G chorus is the anthem everyone knows. Practice stomping your foot and building energy through the song. Add a banjo strum pattern (fast down-strokes) for an authentic sound.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "I Will Wait"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: Am, Em, C, G and D.
Is "I Will Wait" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "I Will Wait" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "I Will Wait"?
It was written by Mumford & Sons, and released in 2012.