Bidin' My Time

by George Gershwin
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Lyrics

(F)Some fel lers (Dm)love to (Gm)“Tip Toe Thru’ the (F)Tu lips;”

(F)some fel lers (Dm)go on (Gm7)“Sing

in’ (F)in the (Gm)Rain.”

(F)Some fel lers (Dm)keep on (Gm)“Paint in’ Skies with (F)Sun shine.”

(Am)Some fel lers must go (E)“Swing in’ (E)Down the (A)Lane.”

But (F)I’m (Bb)bid in’ my (Gm7)time;

’cause (F)that’s the (Bb)kind a guy (Gm7)I’m.

(C)While (F)oth er folks grow (D)diz zy (Gm7)I keep bus y (F)bid (C)in’ my (F)time.

(A7)Next year,

(A7)next year,

(A)some thin’s bound to (G)hap pen.

(C7)This year,

(C7)this year,

(Dm)I’ll just (G)keep on (Bb)nap (C7)pin’ and (F)bid (Bb)in’ ed my (Gm7)time

(C)’cause (F)that’s the (Bb)kind a guy (Gm7)I’m.

(C)There’s (D7)no re gret tin’ (Gm7)when I’m set tin’, (F)bid (C)in’ my (F)time.

(F)I’m (Bb)bid in’ my (Gm7)time;

’cause (F)that’s the (Bb)kind a guy (Gm7)I’m.

(C)Be (F)gin nin’ on a (D)Mon day (Gm7)right through Sun day, (F)bid (C)in’ my (F)time.

(A7)Give me,

(A7)give me

(A)glass that’s full of (G)tin kle,

(C7)let me,

(C7)let me

(Dm)dream like (G)Rip Van (Bb)Win (C7)kle.

and (F)He (Bb)bid ed his (Gm7)time.

(C)And (F)like that (Bb)Win kle guy (Gm7)I’m

(C)There’s (D7)chas in’ ’way flies, (Gm7)how the day flies, (F)bid (C)in’ my (F)time.

(F)time.

Bidin' My Time by George Gershwin

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Bidin' My Time”

What key is "Bidin' My Time" in?
"Bidin' My Time" by George Gershwin is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Bidin' My Time" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Bidin' My Time" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Bidin' My Time" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by George Gershwin can I play here?
Try "LITTLE JAZZ BIRD", "SWANEE", "WHO CARES?". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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