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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"He Wasn't" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”

Where are the chord symbols for "He Wasn't" 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. "He Wasn't" is in D.
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.
Does "He Wasn't" 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. "He Wasn't" is in the key of D at 173 BPM.
What chords are in "He Wasn't"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.