I'll Be Waiting

by Adele
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(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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "I'll Be Waiting" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 80 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “I'll Be Waiting”

Can I play "I'll Be Waiting" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "I'll Be Waiting" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "I'll Be Waiting" by Adele played in?
I'll Be Waiting is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "I'll Be Waiting"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I'll Be Waiting" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "I'll Be Waiting"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I'll Be Waiting"?
"I'll Be Waiting" was originally performed by Adele. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Adele can I play here?
Try "SOMEONE LIKE YOU", "Hello", "SKYFALL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "I'll Be Waiting"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "I'll Be Waiting" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "I'll Be Waiting"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "I'll Be Waiting" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.