Other arrangements of Bidin' My Time
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(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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Bidin' My Time" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of F, 120 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Bidin' My Time”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Bidin' My Time" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Bidin' My Time" is in F.
- What key is "Bidin' My Time" by George Gershwin played in?
- Bidin' My Time is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Bidin' My Time"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Bidin' My Time" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Bidin' My Time"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Bidin' My Time"?
- "Bidin' My Time" was originally performed by George Gershwin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by George Gershwin can I play here?
- Try "LITTLE JAZZ BIRD", "SWANEE", "WHO CARES?". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Bidin' My Time" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Bidin' My Time" is in the key of F at 120 BPM.
- What chords are in "Bidin' My Time"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of F, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.


