What key is "I'll Be Waiting" in?

"I'll Be Waiting" by Adele is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "I'll Be Waiting" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "I'll Be Waiting" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "I'll Be Waiting" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Adele can I play here?

Try "SOMEONE LIKE YOU", "Hello", "SKYFALL". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(Bb)Hold me clos er

(Db)one (Eb)more time,

say that you love me in (Ab)your (Db)last good bye.

(Bb)Please for give me

(Db)for (Eb)my sins,

yes, I (Bb)swam dirt y wa (Bb)ters, but (Db)you (Eb)pushed me in.

I’ve (Ab)seen your face here un der (Db)ev ’ry sky,

o ver (Ab)ev ’ry bor der and on me ev ’ry (Db)line.

You (Ab)know my heart you

more than I (Eb)do, we were the (Ab)great est, but now I’m me ing and (Db)you.

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

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

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

I put my (F)hands up, (Eb)I’ll do (Bb)ev ’ry thing dif f’rent, I’ll be bet ter to you.

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

I put my (F)hands up, (Eb)I’ll be (Db)some bod y dif f’rent, I’ll be bet ter to you.

(Ab)Let me stay here for just (Db)one more night.

Build your (Ab)world a round me and pull me to the (Db)light.

So (Ab)I can tell you

that than was (Eb)wrong.

I was a (Ab)child, est, but now I’m will ing to (Db)learn.

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

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

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

I put my (F)hands up, (Eb)I’ll do (Bb)ev ’ry thing dif f’rent, I’ll be bet ter to you.

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

I put my (F)hands up, (Eb)I’ll be (Db)some bod y dif f’rent, I’ll be bet ter to you.

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

(F)Time a gainst us,

(Bb)miles be tween us,

(Ab)heav ens cried, I know I (Bb)left you speech less.

Time a gainst us,

(Bb)miles be tween us,

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

I know I (Db)left you (Eb)speech less.

I’ll be (F)wait ing.

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

I put my (F)hands up, (Eb)I’ll do (Bb)ev ’ry thing dif f’rent, I’ll be bet ter to you.

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

I put my (F)hands up, (Eb)I’ll be (Db)some bod y dif f’rent, I’ll be bet ter to you.

I'll Be Waiting by Adele

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Eb at 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “I'll Be Waiting”

What key is "I'll Be Waiting" in?: "I'll Be Waiting" by Adele is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "I'll Be Waiting" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "I'll Be Waiting" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "I'll Be Waiting" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Adele can I play here?: Try "SOMEONE LIKE YOU", "Hello", "SKYFALL". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.