I Didn't Plan It (From Waitress The Musical)

by Sara Bareilles
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(Em)Go a head, throw your (Dsus)rocks at me from your (G)lit tle glass house, and then (C)take off run ning.

You’re no bet ter than me.

We’ve (G)both made mis takes

have n’t we?

I won’t un do (D)what I’m do ing to (G)sit in judge ment of what (C)makes us

I don’t claim to be proud, but

my (G)head won’t be hung in (C)shame.

I did n’t (D)plan it,

but the (G)light turned (C)red and I ran it.

And (G)I’m (C)still (Dsus)stand ing.

It’s (Em)not what I want ed, but (G)now that it’s right (A7)here,

I un der (C)stand it.

A (Em)sto ry writ ten by my own (C)hand, it’s

(Em)life bit ing (G)right at your (A7)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 (C)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 (C)see.

I did n’t plan it.

Tak ing (Em)back what’d been tak en for (D)grant ed,

and (G)I (C)can’t (Dsus)stand it.

I’m (Em)sick of the way I’ve been (G)wait ing to break (A7)free.

All I need is (C)sav ing, and a (G)good mis (C)take need ed mak ing.

(Em)May be you (F)need the same (A7)thing.

I

did n’t (C)plan it.

Tak ing (Em)back what’s been tak en for (D)grant ed.

I’m (Em)sick of the way I’ve been (D)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 (From Waitress The Musical) — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "I Didn't Plan It (From Waitress The Musical)" 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, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “I Didn't Plan It (From Waitress The Musical)”

Can I learn "I Didn't Plan It (From Waitress The Musical)" 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 (From Waitress The Musical)" with hands-separate practice in E at 120 BPM.
What key is "I Didn't Plan It (From Waitress The Musical)" by Sara Bareilles played in?
I Didn't Plan It (From Waitress The Musical) 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 (From Waitress The Musical)"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Didn't Plan It (From Waitress The Musical)" 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 (From Waitress The Musical)"?
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 (From Waitress The Musical)"?
"I Didn't Plan It (From Waitress The Musical)" was originally performed by Sara Bareilles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
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 (From Waitress The Musical)"?
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 (From Waitress The Musical)" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "I Didn't Plan It (From Waitress The Musical)"?
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 (From Waitress The Musical)" is in the key of E at 120 BPM.