Is "I'll Be Waiting" good for a child learning piano?

Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.

What age can start with "I'll Be Waiting"?

Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.

Do we need a piano teacher to use this?

No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.

Can we print the sheet music?

Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.

How many chords does "I'll Be Waiting" use?

Just 8 chords: A, Am, C, D, E, F, G, G7. Take it one section at a time.

What other Adele songs work for kids?

Try "SOMEONE LIKE YOU", "Hello", "SKYFALL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

I'll Be Waiting

· by Adele

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Lyrics

(A)Hold me clos er

(C)one (D)more time,

say that you love me

(C)in your (C)last (D)good bye.

(A)Please for give me

(C)for (D)my sins,

yes, I (A)swam dir ty wa ters, but you pushed (D)me in.

I’ve (G7)seen your face here

un der (C)ev (D)’ry sky,

o your ver (A)ev ’ry bor der, (G7)and on ev ’ry (C)line.

light.

You (G7)know my heart you

more than (D)I do, we were the great est,

but now I’m me and (C)you.

But we had (E)time a gainst us and (G)miles be tween us, the (A)heav ens cried, I know I (E)left you speech less.

But (G)now the sky has cleared and it’s blue, and (A)I see my fu ture in you.

I’ll be (E)wait ing for you when you’re (A)read y to love me a gain.

I’ll (D)put my (E)hands up, I’ll do

(A)ev ’ry thing dif f’rent, I’ll be bet ter to you.

I’ll be (E)wait ing for you when you’re (A)read y to love me a gain.

I’ll (D)put my (E)hands up, I’ll be

(C)some bod y dif f’rent, I’ll be bet ter to you.

(G7)Let me stay here

for just (C)one (D)more sky,

o your ver (A)walls a round me (G7)and pull me to (C)the light.

So (G7)I can tell you

that I (D)was wrong, I was a child then,

but now I’m ing to (C)learn.

But we had (E)time a gainst us and (G)miles be tween us, the (A)heav ens cried, I know I (E)left you speech less.

But (G)now the sky has cleared and it’s blue, and (A)I see my fu ture in you.

I’ll be (E)wait ing for you when you’re (A)read y to love me a gain.

I’ll (D)put my (E)hands up, I’ll do

(A)ev ’ry thing dif f’rent, I’ll be bet ter to you.

I’ll be (E)wait ing for you when you’re (A)read y to love me a gain.

I’ll (D)put my (E)hands up, I’ll be

(C)some bod y dif f’rent, I’ll be bet ter to you.

(E)Time a gainst us,

(A)miles be tween us,

(G)heav ens cried, I know I (A)left your speech less.

Time a gainst us,

(A)miles be tween us,

(G)heav ens cried, I know I left you speech less,

I know I (C)left you speech less.

I’ll (C)be (E)wait ing.

I’ll be (E)wait ing for you when you’re (A)read y to love me a gain.

I’ll (D)put my (E)hands up, I’ll do

(A)ev ’ry thing dif f’rent, I’ll be bet ter to you.

I’ll be (E)wait ing for you when you’re (A)read y to love me a gain.

I’ll (D)put my (E)hands up, I’ll be

(C)some bod y dif f’rent, I’ll be bet ter to you.

I'll Be Waiting by Adele — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I'll Be Waiting” by Adele in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of A at 80 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "I'll Be Waiting" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "I'll Be Waiting"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "I'll Be Waiting" use?: Just 8 chords: A, Am, C, D, E, F, G, G7. Take it one section at a time.
What other Adele songs work for kids?: Try "SOMEONE LIKE YOU", "Hello", "SKYFALL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.