How's It Going To Be

by Third Eye Blind
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Lyrics

I’m (F)on ly pret ty sure to laugh that I can’t take (Bb)an y (Bb)more.

sharp as a thumb nail (F)scratch.

a swing, si lence I (C)can’t ig nore, like the (Bb)ham mock der, by the door what are we fight ing for?

When I say out swing’s loud ty.

I want to get out ning this, like last

when it I won der,

is there (C)an y thing a bout I’m gon (Bb)na miss?

I won der (Gm)how it’s gon na be

when you don’t (C)know me.

(Gm)How’s it gon na be

when you’re sure (Am7)I’m (Bb)not there?

(Gm)How’s it gon na be

when there’s (C)no one there to talk to

be (Gm)tween you and me

(Am7)’cause I (Bb)don’t care?

How’s it gon na be?

How’s it gon na be?

And (Gm)how’s

it gon na be

when you don’t (F)know me

an y more?

And (Gm)how’s

it gon na be?

I Want to get my self back in (C)a gain,

the

(F)soft dive of ob liv i on.

ob

I want to taste the salt back of (C)your skin,

the

(F)soft dive of ob liv i on,

ob

liv i on.

And (Gm7)how’s

it gon na be

when you don’t (F)know me

an y more?

(Gm)How’s

it gon na be?

How’s it gon na be?

How’s it gon na be?

How's It Going To Be by Third Eye Blind

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 80 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “How's It Going To Be”

What key is "How's It Going To Be" in?
"How's It Going To Be" by Third Eye Blind is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "How's It Going To Be" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "How's It Going To Be" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "How's It Going To Be"?
This arrangement of "How's It Going To Be" uses 8 chords: Am7, Bb, Bbpow, Bbsus2, C, F, Gm, Gm7.
How long does it take to learn "How's It Going To Be" on piano?
2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Third Eye Blind can I play here?
Try "SEMI-CHARMED LIFE", "JUMPER". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.