Other arrangements of I'll Be Waiting
Pick a learning view.
(A)Hold me clos er
(C)one (D)more time,
say that you love me
(C)in your (C)last (D)good bye.
(A)Please for give me
(C)for (D)my sins,
yes, I (A)swam dir ty wa ters, but you pushed (D)me in.
I’ve (G7)seen your face here
un der (C)ev (D)’ry sky,
o your ver (A)ev ’ry bor der, (G7)and on ev ’ry (C)line.
light.
You (G7)know my heart you
more than (D)I do, we were the great est,
but now I’m me and (C)you.
But we had (E)time a gainst us and (G)miles be tween us, the (A)heav ens cried, I know I (E)left you speech less.
But (G)now the sky has cleared and it’s blue, and (A)I see my fu ture in you.
I’ll be (E)wait ing for you when you’re (A)read y to love me a gain.
I’ll (D)put my (E)hands up, I’ll do
(A)ev ’ry thing dif f’rent, I’ll be bet ter to you.
I’ll be (E)wait ing for you when you’re (A)read y to love me a gain.
I’ll (D)put my (E)hands up, I’ll be
(C)some bod y dif f’rent, I’ll be bet ter to you.
(G7)Let me stay here
for just (C)one (D)more sky,
o your ver (A)walls a round me (G7)and pull me to (C)the light.
So (G7)I can tell you
that I (D)was wrong, I was a child then,
but now I’m ing to (C)learn.
But we had (E)time a gainst us and (G)miles be tween us, the (A)heav ens cried, I know I (E)left you speech less.
But (G)now the sky has cleared and it’s blue, and (A)I see my fu ture in you.
I’ll be (E)wait ing for you when you’re (A)read y to love me a gain.
I’ll (D)put my (E)hands up, I’ll do
(A)ev ’ry thing dif f’rent, I’ll be bet ter to you.
I’ll be (E)wait ing for you when you’re (A)read y to love me a gain.
I’ll (D)put my (E)hands up, I’ll be
(C)some bod y dif f’rent, I’ll be bet ter to you.
(C)some bod y dif f’rent, I’ll be bet ter to you.
(E)Time a gainst us,
(A)miles be tween us,
(G)heav ens cried, I know I (A)left your speech less.
Time a gainst us,
(A)miles be tween us,
(G)heav ens cried, I know I left you speech less,
I know I (C)left you speech less.
I’ll (C)be (E)wait ing.
I’ll be (E)wait ing for you when you’re (A)read y to love me a gain.
I’ll (D)put my (E)hands up, I’ll do
(A)ev ’ry thing dif f’rent, I’ll be bet ter to you.
I’ll be (E)wait ing for you when you’re (A)read y to love me a gain.
I’ll (D)put my (E)hands up, I’ll be
(C)some bod y dif f’rent, I’ll be bet ter to you.
I'll Be Waiting — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "I'll Be Waiting" by Adele: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of A, 80 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “I'll Be Waiting”
- What key is "I'll Be Waiting" by Adele played in?
- I'll Be Waiting is arranged in the key of A 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?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- 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 chords are used in "I'll Be Waiting"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, Am, C, D, E, F, G, G7.
- 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 there a karaoke version of "I'll Be Waiting" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I'll Be Waiting" by Adele. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "I'll Be Waiting" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in A, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "I'll Be Waiting" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.