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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Bidin' My Time" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Bidin' My Time"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Bidin' My Time". Key of F, 120 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.