Be Like That

by 3 Doors Down
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Lyrics

He spent his whole life be ing too young

to live a life that’s in his (C)dreams.

At night he lies a wake and he (D)won ders, of this dream.

Is “Why can’t that be me?”

’Cause in his life he’s filled with all these good in ten tions.

He’s left a lot of things he’d (C)rath er not men tion right now.

Just be fore he says good thing night, to hold on to,

he looks up with a lit (C)tle smile at me and he says, “If I could be like that,

well, I would give an y thing.

Just to live one day

in those shoes.

If I could be like that,

what would I do,

what would I

do?”

Yeah,

yeah, yeah.

Oh,

oh yeah, I’m fall ing in to this,

Now in dreams

we run

a way.

She spends her days up in the north park,

watch ing the peo ple as they (C)pass.

And all she wants is just a lit (D)tle piece of this dream.

Is that too much to ask?

’Cause in his With a safe with home and a warm bed, tions.

He’s on a qui et lit tle (C)street, er not men tion right now.

all she wants is just that thing night, to hold on to,

he that’s up all a she (C)needs.

smile at me and he says, “If I could be like that,

well, I would give an y thing.

Just to live one day

in those shoes.

If I could be like that,

what would I do,

what would I

do?”

Yeah,

yeah, yeah.

Oh,

oh yeah, I’m fall ing in to this,

Now in dreams

we run.

a way.

If I could be like that,

well, I would give an y thing just to live one day

in those shoes.

If I could be like that,

what would I do,

what would I

do?

If I could be like that,

I would give an y thing just to live one day

in those shoes.

If I could be like that,

what would I do, Lord, what would I

do?

Fall ing in,

I feel I’m fall ing in

to this

a gain.

Be Like That — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Be Like That" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 90 BPM.

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

About “Be Like That

Can I play "Be Like That" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Be Like That" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Be Like That" by 3 Doors Down played in?
Be Like That is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Be Like That"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Be Like That" 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 "Be Like That"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Be Like That"?
"Be Like That" was originally performed by 3 Doors Down. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Be Like That"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: Am, C, D, Dpow, Em, Em7, G, Gmaj7, +1 more.
What other songs by 3 Doors Down can I play here?
Try "LANDING IN LONDON", "WHEN I'M GONE", "HERE WITHOUT YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Be Like That"?
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. "Be Like That" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Be Like That"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Be Like That" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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