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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"I Don't Want To Be" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "I Don't Want To Be"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "I Don't Want To Be". Key of Eb, 76 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.