(Em)Go a head, throw your (Dsus)rocks at me from your (G)lit tle glass house, and then (G5)take off run ning.
You’re no bet ter than me.
We’ve (G)both made mis takes
in ten tion al ly.
And I won’t do what (Dsus)you keep do ing and (G)sit in judge ment of a (G5)house I ined.
I don’t claim to be proud, but my (G)head won’t be hung in shame.
I did n’t (D)plan it,
but the (G)light turned (C)red and I (D)ran it.
And (G)I’m (C)still (Dsus)stand ing.
It’s (Em)not what I want ed, (G)but now that it’s right (A7)here,
I un der (C)stand it.
A (Em)sto ry writ ten (G)by my own (C)hand, it’s
(Em)life bit ing (G)right at your heels.
I did n’t plan it, but it’s (D)fi nal ly some thing
to feel,
oh.
(Em)Look a round you, ain’t no (Dsus)saints here, ba by.
We’re (G)all just look ing for a (G5)lit tle less cra zy.
And some times it’s a (Dsus)hard left turn down a (G)road you’d nev er thought you’d (G5)see.
(Em)Don’t you think deal ing (Dsus)blame is a haz ard?
I’m not the on ly one whose (A7)dark side has her.
I did n’t (C)plan it.
Tak ing (Em)back what’s (G)been tak en for (D)grant ed,
’cause (G)I (C)can’t (Dsus)stand it.
I’m (Em)sick of the way I’ve (G)been wait ing to break (A7)free.
I need ed (C)sav ing, and a (G)good mis (C)take need ed (D)mak ing.
(Em)May be you (F)need the same thing.
thing.
I
did n’t plan it.
Tak ing (Em)back what’s (G)been tak en for grant ed.
I’m (G)sick of the way I’ve (C)been try in’ to break (A7)free.
I did n’t (C)plan it, but it’s (D)fi nal ly some thing to feel,
some thing to feel.
(G)Mm.
I Didn't Plan It by Sara Bareilles
Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 121 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “I Didn't Plan It”
- What key is "I Didn't Plan It" in?
- "I Didn't Plan It" by Sara Bareilles is in the key of E with a tempo of 121 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "I Didn't Plan It" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "I Didn't Plan It" 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 "I Didn't Plan It"?
- This arrangement of "I Didn't Plan It" uses 10 chords: A6, A7, A9, C, D, Dsus4, Em, F, +2 more.
- How long does it take to learn "I Didn't Plan It" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Sara Bareilles can I play here?
- Try "Vegas", "Hold My Heart", "1000 TIMES". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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