Can a complete beginner play "Waiting For A Girl Like You"?

Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Waiting For A Girl Like You" is simplified for beginners.

Do I need to read music to play "Waiting For A Girl Like You"?

No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Waiting For A Girl Like You" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

Waiting For A Girl Like You — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "Waiting For A Girl Like You" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 100 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

Lyrics

(Am)So (G)long. I’ve been (Am)look ing too hard, I’ve been (G)wait ing too long. (Am)Some times I don’t know (G)what I will find. (Am)I on ly know it’s a (G)mat ter of time. When you (Em7)love some one, when you (Em7)love some one, it (Em7)feels so right, so (D)warm and true. (Em7)I need to know if you (D)feel it (E7)too. May be I’m wrong. Won’t you tell me if I’m com ing on too strong? This (Fmaj9)heart of mine has been hurt be fore. (Fmaj9)This time I wan na be sure. I’ve been wait ing for a girl like you to (Bb)come in to my life. I’ve been wait ing for a girl like you, a (Bb)love that will sur vive. I’ve been wait ing for some one new to (Bb)make me feel a live. Yeah, wait ing for a girl like you to (Bb)come in to my life. You’re so (G)good. When (Am)we make love it’s (G)un der stood. It’s (Am)more than a touch or a (G)word we say. (Am)On ly in dreams could it (G)be this way. When you (Em7)love some one, yeah, real ly (Em7)love some one. Now, I know it’s right from the mo ment I wake up till deep in the night. There’s (Fmaj9)no where on earth that I’d rath er be than hold ing (Fmaj9)you ten der ly. I’ve been wait

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Lead Sheet Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: C
Tempo: 100 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Foreigner

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How to Play "Waiting For A Girl Like You" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.