He Wasn't

by Avril Lavigne
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Lyrics

This There’s not much go ing on to (C)day.

I’m real ly bored, it’s get ting (C)late.

What hap pened to my Sat ur (C)day?

(Sat ur day.)

This Mon day’s com ing, the day I (Bb5)hate, ay (Am)ate.

(F5)Sit on my bed a lone

(F5)star ing at the (E5)phone.

(D)He was n’t what I want ed, what I thought, no.

(Gmaj9)He would n’t e ven o pen up the door.

(D)He nev er made me feel like I was spe cial.

(Gmaj9)He is n’t real ly what I’m look ing for.

Hey!

Hey!

Hey!

Hey!

Hey!

Hey!

This is when I start to bite my (C)nails

and clean my room when all else (C)fails.

I think it’s time for me to (C)bail.

(Time to bail.)

This point of view is get day ing (Bb5)stale, ay (Am)ale.

(F5)Sit on my bed a lone

(F5)star ing at the (E5)phone.

(D)He was n’t what I want ed, what I thought, no.

(Gmaj9)He would n’t e ven o pen up the door.

(D)He nev er made me feel like I was spe cial.

(Gmaj9)He is n’t real ly what I’m look ing for.

Hey!

Hey!

Hey!

Hey!

Hey!

Hey!

look ing for.

Uh ah.

Hey!

Hey!

Uh ah uh uh uh ah.

Hey!

Hey!

Uh ah.

Hey!

Hey!

Uh ah uh uh uh ah.

Hey!

Hey!

Na, (Em)na, na, na, na.

We’ve (G)all got choic es.

(Cmaj7)Na, (Em)na, na, na.

We’ve (G)all got voic es.

Na, (Em)na, na, na, na.

Stand (G)up, make some (D)noise!

Na, (Em)na, na, na.

Stand (G)up, make some (D)noise!

(F5)Sit on my bed a lone,

(F5)star ing at the (E5)phone.

(D)He was n’t what I want ed, what I thought, no.

(Gmaj9)He would n’t e ven o pen up the door.

(D)He nev er made me feel like I was spe cial.

(Gmaj9)He is n’t real ly what I’m look ing for.

(D)He was n’t what I want ed, what I thought, no.

(Gmaj9)He would n’t e ven o pen up the door.

(D)He nev er made me feel like I was spe cial.

(Gmaj9)He is n’t real ly what I’m look ing for.

I was spe cial, like I was spe cial, ’cause I was spe cial.

Uh ah.

Uh ah uh uh uh ah.

Uh ah.

Uh ah uh uh uh ah.

Na, (Em)na, na, na, na.

He Wasn't — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "He Wasn't" by Avril Lavigne: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 173 BPM.

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

About “He Wasn't”

What key is "He Wasn't" by Avril Lavigne played in?
He Wasn't is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "He Wasn't"?
The arrangement plays at 173 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "He Wasn't" 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 "He Wasn't"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "He Wasn't"?
"He Wasn't" was originally performed by Avril Lavigne. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "He Wasn't"?
This arrangement uses 13 chords: Am, Bbpow, C, Cmaj7, D, Dpow, Em, Epow, +5 more.
What other songs by Avril Lavigne can I play here?
Try "MOBILE", "TOMORROW", "EVERYBODY HURTS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "He Wasn't" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "He Wasn't" by Avril Lavigne. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "He Wasn't" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "He Wasn't" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.