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How to Play "I Miss You" by Adele on Piano

Adele · 146 bars

  • G minor
  • 4/4
  • 120 BPM
  • Easy
  • Piano solo

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  1. Intro
  2. Verse 1
  3. Chorus 1
  4. Verse 2
  5. Instrumental
  6. Verse 3
  7. Chorus 2
  8. Verse 4
  9. Instrumental
  10. Verse 5
  11. Verse 6
  12. Whole song
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Verse 1, part 1 · bars 17 to 21

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  1. Right hand
  2. Left hand
  3. Both hands

What you need to know

Read from the song's own notes: the key, the beat, the chords, and what each hand plays.

Key and scale

G minor

2 flats: Bb, Eb

GABbCDEbF

The G natural minor scale

Time signature

4/4

4 beats in every bar, at 120 BPM

The chords you play

The song uses 4 chords, as the sheet music writes them.

Left hand

Octaves

The piano's lower staff, as written: mostly octaves, fewer than one a beat.

Range C1 to G3Step 2 on its ownStep 3 with the right hand

Right hand

The upper staff

The piano's upper staff, as written: mostly one note at a time, about one a beat.

Range G3 to D5Part by part

How to practice "I Miss You"

Learn "I Miss You" one part at a time, with the song's real notes. The practice splits it into 26 parts of a few bars. Each part has three steps: the right hand, the left hand (the right hand plays softly under it), then both hands. Every step plays at the song's tempo, and you can slow it down whenever you need. Press "I can play it" when you can play a step, and the next one opens.

Every step is free to play
  1. Start hereUpper staff

    Step 1: Right hand

    Listen, then play the piano's upper staff with your right hand, with finger numbers.

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  2. Lower staff

    Step 2: Left hand

    Your left hand learns the piano's lower staff, note for note, while the right hand plays softly so you hear where you are.

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  3. Both staves

    Step 3: Both hands

    Both hands together, as written. When you can play it, press "I can play it" and the part is learned.

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  4. Then play the whole song

    When you can play every part, play the full sheet music in the player.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I learn "I Miss You" on the piano?

Learn "I Miss You" one part at a time, with the song's real notes. The practice splits it into 26 parts of a few bars. Each part has three steps: the right hand, the left hand (the right hand plays softly under it), then both hands. Every step plays at the song's tempo, and you can slow it down whenever you need. Press "I can play it" when you can play a step, and the next one opens.

What key is "I Miss You" in?

"I Miss You" is in G minor, which has 2 flats: Bb and Eb. The G minor scale is G, A, Bb, C, D, Eb and F.

The G natural minor scale

What are the chords in "I Miss You"?

The sheet music uses 4 chords: Gm, F, Cm and Eb.

What does the left hand play in "I Miss You"?

The piano's lower staff: mostly octaves, fewer than one a beat, from C1 to G3. You learn it on its own first, with the right hand playing softly underneath, then with both hands.

What tempo is "I Miss You"?

"I Miss You" plays at 120 BPM in 4/4. Every step of the practice plays at the song's tempo, and you can slow it down as much as you need.

Is "I Miss You" hard to play on piano?

It is rated Easy. The right hand goes from G3 up to D5. The practice splits it into parts of a few bars, one hand at a time, so you can learn it at your own pace.

How long should I practice each day?

A few minutes is enough. Choose 5, 10 or 15 minutes: the timer ends the session for you, and the next session picks up where you stopped.

Do I need to read sheet music?

No. The practice plays each part for you, one hand at a time, and shows its notes on the sheet and on a keyboard as they play, with finger numbers. Slow it down as much as you need.

Is it free?

Yes. Practicing is free. Sign in to keep your progress and your streak, and to get a daily reminder.

Where can I get the sheet music for "I Miss You"?

Play the full sheet music free in the interactive player, or download a printable PDF.

Sheet music in the playerDownload the PDF