Patience

by Eddie Murphy

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Lyrics

I (F)know you have (C)ques tions,

(F)same ones as (C)me.

(F)How long has it (C)been?

How (F)long will (C)it be?

(Fmaj7)When will come the morn ing to (Dm7)drive the night a way?

Tell me, (G7sus)when will come the morn ing of a bright er day?

Oh, (C)pa tience,

lit tle (Am7)sis ter.

(C)Pa tience,

lit tle (Am7)broth er.

(Fmaj7)Pa tience, pa tience;

take each oth er by the (C6/9)hand.

Oh, (Am)pa tience,

lit tle (F)sis ters,

(Am)pa tience,

lit tle (D7sus)broth ers.

Let us (Dm7)walk to geth er

to the prom ised land.

There’s a (Abmaj7)riv er

to cross

and a (Abmaj7)moun tain

to climb.

(Fmaj7)Pa tience, pa tience;

it’s gon na take some (C)time.

We must (Am7)walk

in (C)peace.

It’s the (Fmaj9)on ly, on

ly way, yes, if we (Dm7)wan na see that morn ing

of a bright er day.

(C)Pa tience,

lit tle (Am7)sis ter.

(C)Pa tience,

lit tle (Am7)broth er.

(Fmaj7)Pa tience, pa tience.

We’re gon na find a way.

(Am)Pa tience,

lit tle (Fmaj7)sis ters.

(Am)Pa tience,

lit tle (D7sus)broth ers,

un (Dm7)til that morn, yeah, yeah,

of a bright er day.

(Fmaj7)Pa tience, pa tience,

’til that bright er day.

(Fmaj7)Oh, pa tience

’til that bright er day.

Patience by Eddie Murphy — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Patience” by Eddie Murphy 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 C at 84 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 "Patience" 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 "Patience"?
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 "Patience" use?
Just 14 chords: Abmaj7, Am, Am7, Bb, C, C6, D7, Dm7, +6 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Eddie Murphy songs work for kids?
Try "Livin' La Vida Loca". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.