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 — 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 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”
- 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 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 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 A, 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.


