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I don’t need to be an y thing oth er than a pris on guard’s (Bb5)son.
I don’t need to be an y thing oth er than a spe cial ist’s (Bb5)son.
I don’t have to be i an y one oth er than the birth of two (Bb5)souls in one.
Am Part of where I’m go ing no ticed?
I is know ing where I’m com ing from.
I don’t (Eb)want to be an y thing (Bb)oth er than what I’ve been (Cm)try’n’ to be (Bb)late ly.
All I (Eb)have to do is think of me, and I have peace of mind.
I’m tired of (Eb)look ing ’round rooms, won d’ring (Bb)what I’ve got to do, or (Cm)who I’m sup (Bb)posed to be.
I don’t (Eb)want to be an y thing (Bb)oth er than (Cm)me.
I’m sur round ed by li y ars oth er ev ’ry where on I (Bb5)turn.
I’m sur round ed by im pos ters oth er ev ’ry where cial I (Bb5)turn.
I’m sur round ed by i den ti ty cri sis than the ev ’ry where (Bb5)I in turn.
Am I the on ly one who no ticed?
I can’t be the on ly one who’s learned.
I don’t (Eb)want to be an y thing (Bb)oth er than what I’ve been (Cm)try’n’ to be (Bb)late ly.
All I (Eb)have to do is think of me, and I have peace of mind.
I’m tired of (Eb)look ing ’round rooms, won d’ring (Bb)what I’ve got to do, or (Cm)who I’m sup (Bb)posed to be.
I don’t (Eb)want to be an y thing (Bb)oth er than (Cm)me.
(Bb)oth er than (Cm)me.
Can I have ev ’ry one’s at ten tion, please?
I came from the moun tain,
the crust of cre a tion.
My whole sit u a tion (Bb)made from (Eb)clay to stone, and (F)now I’m tell ing ev ’ry bod (Cm)y.
(Bb)oth er than (Cm)me.
I don’t want to be,
I don’t want to be,
I (Eb)don’t want to be, I don’t (Cm)want to (Bb)be an y (Ab)thing, an y thing (Eb)oth er than me.
I don’t want to be,
I don’t want to be,
I (Eb)don’t want to be, I don’t (Cm)want to (Bb)be an y (Ab)thing, an y thing (Eb)oth er than me.
I Don't Want To Be — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "I Don't Want To Be" by Gavin DeGraw: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Eb, 76 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “I Don't Want To Be”
- What key is "I Don't Want To Be" by Gavin DeGraw played in?
- I Don't Want To Be is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Don't Want To Be"?
- The arrangement plays at 76 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I Don't Want To Be" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "I Don't Want To Be"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "I Don't Want To Be"?
- "I Don't Want To Be" was originally performed by Gavin DeGraw. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "I Don't Want To Be"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: Ab, Bb, Bbpow, C9, Cm, Cpow, Eb, F, +2 more.
- What other songs by Gavin DeGraw can I play here?
- Try "NOT OVER YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "I Don't Want To Be" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I Don't Want To Be" by Gavin DeGraw. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "I Don't Want To Be" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Eb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "I Don't Want To Be" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.