The Man I Want To Be

· by Chris Young

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Lyrics

(D)God, I’m down here on my knees ’cause it’s the last place (Dsus)left to fall.

Beg gin’ for an oth er chance if there’s an y (Dsus)chance at all

that You might still be lis t’nin’, lov (Dsus)in’ and for giv in’ guys like (G)me.

I’ve spent my whole life get tin’ it all wrong.

And I sure could use Your help just from now on.

I wan na be a (C)good man,

a do na like be I a (G)should man.

I wan na be the (D)kind of man the mir ror likes to see.

God, I wan na be a (C)strong man,

an ad mit that I was (Em7)wrong man.

God, I’m ask in’ You to come change (D)me in to the man I wan na be.

If there’s (C)an y way for her and me to make an oth er start,

could You see what You could do to put some love back in her heart?

’Cause it’s gon na take a mir a cle af ter all I’ve done to real ly make her see

that I (G)wan na be a man I wan na be.

Well, I know this late at night that talk is cheap,

but, Lord, don’t give up on (C)me.

I wan na be a (C)giv in’ man.

I wan na real ly start (Em7)liv in’, man.

God, I’m ask in’ You to come change (D)me

in to the (D)man I wan na be.

The Man I Want To Be by Chris Young — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Man I Want To Be” by Chris Young in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of G at 150 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "The Man I Want To Be" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "The Man I Want To Be"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "The Man I Want To Be" use?: Just 9 chords: A, A7, Am7, Bm7, C, D, Dsus4, Em7, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Chris Young songs work for kids?: Try "VOICES", "YOU", "TOMORROW". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.