I'll Be Waiting

by Adele
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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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"I'll Be Waiting" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "I'll Be Waiting"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "I'll Be Waiting". Key of Bb, 80 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.