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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "I'll Be Waiting" by Adele in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "I'll Be Waiting" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "I'll Be Waiting" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 80 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "I'll Be Waiting"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "I'll Be Waiting" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "I'll Be Waiting"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "I'll Be Waiting" is in the key of Bb at 80 BPM.