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(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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "I Didn't Plan It" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of E, 121 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “I Didn't Plan It”
- Can I play "I Didn't Plan It" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "I Didn't Plan It" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "I Didn't Plan It" by Sara Bareilles played in?
- I Didn't Plan It is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Didn't Plan It"?
- The arrangement plays at 121 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I Didn't Plan It" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "I Didn't Plan It"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "I Didn't Plan It"?
- "I Didn't Plan It" was originally performed by Sara Bareilles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "I Didn't Plan It"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: A6, A7, A9, C, D, Dsus4, Em, F, +2 more.
- What other songs by Sara Bareilles can I play here?
- Try "Vegas", "Hold My Heart", "1000 TIMES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "I Didn't Plan It"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "I Didn't Plan It" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "I Didn't Plan It"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "I Didn't Plan It" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.