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When I grow up,
I will be (Bb)tall e nough to reach the branch es (Bbm)that I need to reach to climb the trees you get to (C)climb when you’re grown (Bb)up.
And when I grow up,
I will be (Bb)smart e nough to an swer all the (Bbm)ques tions that you need to know the an swers to be (C)fore you’re grown up.
And when I grow up I will (F)eat sweets ev ’ry day on the way to work and I will go to bed late ev ’ry night.
And I will wake up when the sun comes up and I will watch car (Gm7)toons un til my eyes go square and (C7)I won’t care ’cause I’ll be all grown up
when I grow (Bbmaj9)up.
When I grow up, (When I grow (C)up, when I grow up.) I will be (Bbmaj7)strong e nough to car ry all the (Gm7)heav y things you have to haul a round with you when (C)you’re a grown up.
And when I grow up, (When I grow (C)up, when I grow up.) I will be (Bbmaj7)brave e nough to fight the crea tures (Gm7)that you have to fight be neath the bed each night to (C)be a (C)grown up.
And when I grow up, (Bbmaj9)up.
When I grow up
I will be (Bb)brave e nough to fight the crea tures (Bbm)that you have to fight be neath the (F)bed each night to (C)be a grown up.
(When I grow (Bb)up.) be cause you find that life’s not fair it (F)does n’t mean that you just have to grin and bear it.
(Gm7)If you al ways take it on the chin and wear it (F)noth ing will change.
(When I grow (Bb)up.) be cause I find my self in this sto ry it (F)does n’t mean that ev ’ry thing is writ ten for me.
(Gm7)If I think the end ing is fixed al read y I (C)might as well be say ing I (A7)think that it’s O.
K.
And (A)that’s not (Dm)right!
When I Grow Up (From 'Matilda The Musical') — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "When I Grow Up (From 'Matilda The Musical')" by Tim Minchin: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Bb, 79 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “When I Grow Up (From 'Matilda The Musical')”
- Can I sing "When I Grow Up (From 'Matilda The Musical')" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "When I Grow Up (From 'Matilda The Musical')" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in Bb, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "When I Grow Up (From 'Matilda The Musical')" by Tim Minchin in?
- The backing track is in Bb at 79 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "When I Grow Up (From 'Matilda The Musical')" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "When I Grow Up (From 'Matilda The Musical')"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "When I Grow Up (From 'Matilda The Musical')", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "When I Grow Up (From 'Matilda The Musical')" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "When I Grow Up (From 'Matilda The Musical')"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "When I Grow Up (From 'Matilda The Musical')"?
- "When I Grow Up (From 'Matilda The Musical')" was originally performed by Tim Minchin. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- Is there a karaoke version of "When I Grow Up (From 'Matilda The Musical')" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "When I Grow Up (From 'Matilda The Musical')" by Tim Minchin. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "When I Grow Up (From 'Matilda The Musical')" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "When I Grow Up (From 'Matilda The Musical')" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.
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