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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Be Like That" by 3 Doors Down in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of G. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Be Like That"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature G. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
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.
Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Be Like That" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature G, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 90 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.

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