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Pick a learning view.
(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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "I Didn't Plan It" by Sara Bareilles in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "I Didn't Plan It" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "I Didn't Plan It" with hands-separate practice in E at 121 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "I Didn't Plan It"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "I Didn't Plan It" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "I Didn't Plan It"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "I Didn't Plan It" is in the key of E at 121 BPM.