What key is "I'm Still Waiting" in?

"I'm Still Waiting" by Diana Ross is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "I'm Still Waiting" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "I'm Still Waiting" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "I'm Still Waiting"?

This arrangement of "I'm Still Waiting" uses 11 chords: Abmaj7, Bb7, Bbdom, Cm, Cm7, Eb, Ebmaj7, Fm7, +3 more.

How long does it take to learn "I'm Still Waiting" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Diana Ross can I play here?

Try "IT'S MY TURN", "TOUCH ME IN THE MORNING", "THE BEST YEARS OF MY LIFE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(Eb)I re mem ber when I was five and you were (Cm7)ten, boy, you (Abmaj7)knew that I was (Eb)shy, so you (Fm7)teased and made me cry

but I (Cm)loved (G7)you.

(Eb)Then one day you came, like you (Fm7)told me you were (Cm7)leav ing, you (Eb)gave your folks the blame I and (Fm7)made me cry a gain.

When (Cm)you (Bb7)said (Ebmaj7)lit tle girl,

please don’t wait for me; wait pa tient ly for love, some day it will sure ly come.

(Ebmaj7)Lit tle girl,

please don’t wait for me; wait pa tient ly for love, some day it will sure ly come.

And (G)I’m still (Cm)wait (Bb7)ing.

I’m wait ing.

Oh still wait ing.

(I’m just a fool) Oh, a (Cm7)fool (I’m just a fool to keep wait keep (Eb)wait ing a fool, for you.

I’m just a fool, Oh, I’m (Eb)wait ing, just a fool, I’m still (Cm7)wait ing just a fool, for (Eb)love, I’m a fool, for (G)you.

I’m a fool.)

Then (Eb)some one fi n’lly came, I he five me that he (Cm7)loved boy, I (Abmaj7)put him off with (Eb)lies he could (Fm7)see I had no eyes

so he (Cm)left (G7)me.

(Eb)Once a gain a lone like a (Fm7)child with out her (Cm7)play mate, I (Eb)had to face the truth.

I was (Fm7)still in love with you.

But (Cm)you (Bb7)said (Ebmaj7)lit tle girl,

please don’t wait for me;

wait pa tient ly for love, some day it will sure ly come.

(Ebmaj7)Lit tle girl,

please don’t wait for me;

wait pa tient ly for love, some day it will sure ly come.

And (G)I’m still (Cm)wait (Bb7)ing.

I’m wait ing.

Oh still wait ing.

(I’m just a fool) Oh, a (Cm7)fool (I’m just a fool to keep wait ing, (Eb)wait I’m a fool, for you.

I’m just a fool, Oh, I’m (Eb)wait I’m just a fool, I’m still (Cm7)wait I’m just a fool, for (Eb)love, I’m a fool, for (G)you.

I’m a fool.)

Then Love has nev er shown its face since the day you walked out that door.

You filled my life with emp ty space.

Come back, can’t you see (Bb11)it’s you I’m wait ing for?

(I’m just a fool, Just you, I’m wait ing.

just a fool, Oo, I’m (Eb)wait ing a fool, for (G)love.

I’m a fool.)

I'm Still Waiting by Diana Ross

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Ab at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “I'm Still Waiting”

What key is "I'm Still Waiting" in?: "I'm Still Waiting" by Diana Ross is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "I'm Still Waiting" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "I'm Still Waiting" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "I'm Still Waiting"?: This arrangement of "I'm Still Waiting" uses 11 chords: Abmaj7, Bb7, Bbdom, Cm, Cm7, Eb, Ebmaj7, Fm7, +3 more.
How long does it take to learn "I'm Still Waiting" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Diana Ross can I play here?: Try "IT'S MY TURN", "TOUCH ME IN THE MORNING", "THE BEST YEARS OF MY LIFE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.