Other arrangements of He Wasn't
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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"He Wasn't" 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 D, 173 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “He Wasn't”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "He Wasn't"?
- 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 "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 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 "He Wasn't". Key of D, 173 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.