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 — Piano Lead Sheet
"Patience" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 84 BPM.
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About “Patience”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Patience" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Patience" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "Patience" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Patience" is in the key of C at 84 BPM.
- What chords are in "Patience"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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