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(Cm7)I keep look in’ for a (Bb)place to fit in where (Ab7)I can speak my mind.
And (Cm7)I’ve been try in’ hard to (Bb)find the peo ple that (Ab7)I won’t leave be hind.
They (Eb)say I got brains, but they (Bb)ain’t do in’ (Gm)me no good;
I it wish they could.
(Cm9)Each time (F)things start to (Cm9)hap pen a gain, I (Cm9)think I got (F)some thin’ good (Cm9)go in’ for my self, but what goes (F7)wrong?
(Cm7)Some times I feel (F)ver y sad.
(Cm7)Some times find I feel I can (F)ver y heart sad.
soul in to.
(Cm7)Some times find I feel I can (F)ver y heart sad.
soul in to.
(Cm9)I guess (F7)I just was n’t made (Eb)for these times.
(Cm7)Ev ’ry time I get the (Bb)in spi ra tion to (Ab7)go change things a round,
And (Cm7)no one wants to help me (Bb)look for plac es where (Ab7)new things might be found.
They (Eb)Where can I turn when my (Bb)fair weath er (Gm)friends cop out?
What’s it all a bout?
(Cm9)Each time (F)things start to (Cm9)hap pen a gain, I (Cm9)think I got (F)some thin’ good (Cm9)go in’ for my self, but what goes (F7)wrong?
(Cm7)Some times I feel (F)ver y sad.
(Cm7)Some times find I feel I can (F)ver y heart sad.
soul in to.
(Cm7)Some times find I feel I can (F)ver y heart sad.
soul in to.
(Cm9)I guess (F7)I just was n’t made (Eb)for these times.
(Cm9)I guess (F)I just (Cm9)was n’t made (F)for these times.
guess I just (Cm9)was n’t made (F)for these times.
guess I just (Fm)was n’t made (G7)for these (Ebm)times.
guess I just (Eb)was n’t made for these times.
(Cm9)I guess (F)I just (Cm9)was n’t made (F)for these times.
guess I just (Cm9)was n’t made (F)for these times.
guess I just (Fm)was n’t made (G7)for these (Ebm)times.
guess I just (Eb)was n’t made for these times.
I Just Wasn't Made For These Times — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "I Just Wasn't Made For These Times" by The Beach Boys: 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 Bb, 100 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 Just Wasn't Made For These Times”
- What key is "I Just Wasn't Made For These Times" by The Beach Boys played in?
- I Just Wasn't Made For These Times is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Just Wasn't Made For These Times"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I Just Wasn't Made For These Times" 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 Just Wasn't Made For These Times"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "I Just Wasn't Made For These Times"?
- "I Just Wasn't Made For These Times" was originally performed by The Beach Boys. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "I Just Wasn't Made For These Times"?
- This arrangement uses 14 chords: A7, Ab7, Bb, C, Cm7, Cm9, Eb, Ebm, +6 more.
- What other songs by The Beach Boys can I play here?
- Try "GOOD VIBRATIONS", "PET SOUNDS", "DO YOU WANT TO DANCE?". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "I Just Wasn't Made For These Times" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I Just Wasn't Made For These Times" by The Beach Boys. 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 Just Wasn't Made For These Times" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, 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 Just Wasn't Made For These Times" 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.