Other arrangements of Patience
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I (F)know you have (C)ques tions,
(F)same ones as (C)me.
(F)How long has it (C)been?
How (F)long will (C)it be?
(Fmaj7)When will come the morn ing to (Dm7)drive the night a way?
Tell me, (G7sus)when will come the morn ing of a bright er day?
Oh, (C)pa tience,
lit tle (Am7)sis ter.
(C)Pa tience,
lit tle (Am7)broth er.
(Fmaj7)Pa tience, pa tience;
take each oth er by the (C6/9)hand.
Oh, (Am)pa tience,
lit tle (F)sis ters,
(Am)pa tience,
lit tle (D7sus)broth ers.
Let us (Dm7)walk to geth er
to the prom ised land.
There’s a (Abmaj7)riv er
to cross
and a (Abmaj7)moun tain
to climb.
(Fmaj7)Pa tience, pa tience;
it’s gon na take some (C)time.
We must (Am7)walk
in (C)peace.
It’s the (Fmaj9)on ly, on
ly way, yes, if we (Dm7)wan na see that morn ing
of a bright er day.
(C)Pa tience,
lit tle (Am7)sis ter.
(C)Pa tience,
lit tle (Am7)broth er.
(Fmaj7)Pa tience, pa tience.
We’re gon na find a way.
(Am)Pa tience,
lit tle (Fmaj7)sis ters.
(Am)Pa tience,
lit tle (D7sus)broth ers,
un (Dm7)til that morn, yeah, yeah,
of a bright er day.
(Fmaj7)Pa tience, pa tience,
’til that bright er day.
(Fmaj7)Oh, pa tience
’til that bright er day.
Patience — Visual Piano Sheet Music
"Patience" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 84 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 “Patience”
- Why does "Patience" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Patience".
- What key is "Patience" by Eddie Murphy played in?
- Patience is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Patience"?
- The arrangement plays at 84 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Patience" 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 "Patience"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Patience"?
- "Patience" was originally performed by Eddie Murphy. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Patience"?
- This arrangement uses 14 chords: Abmaj7, Am, Am7, Bb, C, C6, D7, Dm7, +6 more.
- What other songs by Eddie Murphy can I play here?
- Try "Livin' La Vida Loca". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Patience"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Patience".
- Can I see all the notes in "Patience"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 84 BPM.
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