Is "I'm Still 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'm Still 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'm Still Waiting" use?

Just 11 chords: Abmaj7, Bb7, Bbdom, Cm, Cm7, Eb, Ebmaj7, Fm7, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Diana Ross songs work for kids?

Try "IT'S MY TURN", "TOUCH ME IN THE MORNING", "THE BEST YEARS OF MY LIFE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

I'm Still Waiting

· by Diana Ross

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Lyrics

(Eb)I re mem ber when I was five and you were (Cm7)ten, boy, you (Abmaj7)knew that I was (Eb)shy, so you (Fm7)teased and made me cry

but I (Cm)loved (G7)you.

(Eb)Then one day you came, like you (Fm7)told me you were (Cm7)leav ing, you (Eb)gave your folks the blame I and (Fm7)made me cry a gain.

When (Cm)you (Bb7)said (Ebmaj7)lit tle girl,

please don’t wait for me; wait pa tient ly for love, some day it will sure ly come.

(Ebmaj7)Lit tle girl,

please don’t wait for me; wait pa tient ly for love, some day it will sure ly come.

And (G)I’m still (Cm)wait (Bb7)ing.

I’m wait ing.

Oh still wait ing.

(I’m just a fool) Oh, a (Cm7)fool (I’m just a fool to keep wait keep (Eb)wait ing a fool, for you.

I’m just a fool, Oh, I’m (Eb)wait ing, just a fool, I’m still (Cm7)wait ing just a fool, for (Eb)love, I’m a fool, for (G)you.

I’m a fool.)

Then (Eb)some one fi n’lly came, I he five me that he (Cm7)loved boy, I (Abmaj7)put him off with (Eb)lies he could (Fm7)see I had no eyes

so he (Cm)left (G7)me.

(Eb)Once a gain a lone like a (Fm7)child with out her (Cm7)play mate, I (Eb)had to face the truth.

I was (Fm7)still in love with you.

But (Cm)you (Bb7)said (Ebmaj7)lit tle girl,

please don’t wait for me;

wait pa tient ly for love, some day it will sure ly come.

(Ebmaj7)Lit tle girl,

please don’t wait for me;

wait pa tient ly for love, some day it will sure ly come.

And (G)I’m still (Cm)wait (Bb7)ing.

I’m wait ing.

Oh still wait ing.

(I’m just a fool) Oh, a (Cm7)fool (I’m just a fool to keep wait ing, (Eb)wait I’m a fool, for you.

I’m just a fool, Oh, I’m (Eb)wait I’m just a fool, I’m still (Cm7)wait I’m just a fool, for (Eb)love, I’m a fool, for (G)you.

I’m a fool.)

Then Love has nev er shown its face since the day you walked out that door.

You filled my life with emp ty space.

Come back, can’t you see (Bb11)it’s you I’m wait ing for?

(I’m just a fool, Just you, I’m wait ing.

just a fool, Oo, I’m (Eb)wait ing a fool, for (G)love.

I’m a fool.)

I'm Still Waiting by Diana Ross — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I'm Still Waiting” by Diana Ross 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 Ab at 100 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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'm Still 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'm Still 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'm Still Waiting" use?: Just 11 chords: Abmaj7, Bb7, Bbdom, Cm, Cm7, Eb, Ebmaj7, Fm7, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Diana Ross songs work for kids?: Try "IT'S MY TURN", "TOUCH ME IN THE MORNING", "THE BEST YEARS OF MY LIFE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.