I Wish I Were Single Again

by J.C. Beckel
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Lyrics

I (C)wish I were (F)sin gle a (C)gain.

I wish I were (D7)sin gle a (G7)gain!

Oh, (C)when I was (C7)sin gle, my (F)pock ets would (Dm)jin gle, I (G7)wish I were sin gle a (C)gain!

I mar ried a (F)wife, oh (C)then,

I mar ried a (D7)wife oh (G7)then,

I (C)mar ried a (C7)wife, she (F)ruin ed my (Dm)life.

Oh, I (G7)wish I were sin gle a (C)gain!

She (C)binged me, she (F)banged me, oh (C)then,

she binged me, she (D7)banged me, oh (G7)then.

She (C)binged me, she (C7)banged me, she (F)thought she would (Dm)hang me.

I (G7)wish I were sin gle a (C)gain!

She went for the (F)rope, oh (C)then,

she went for the (D7)rope, oh (G7)then,

she (C)went for the (C7)rope, but (F)then it was (Dm)broke.

Oh, I (G7)wish I were sin gle a (C)gain!

She (C)gain!

I Wish I Were Single Again — Simple Sheet Music

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"I Wish I Were Single Again" 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 C, 135 BPM.

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About “I Wish I Were Single Again”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "I Wish I Were Single Again"?
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 Wish I Were Single Again" by J.C. Beckel played in?
I Wish I Were Single Again is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Wish I Were Single Again"?
The arrangement plays at 135 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Wish I Were Single Again" 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 Wish I Were Single Again"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Wish I Were Single Again"?
"I Wish I Were Single Again" was originally performed by J.C. Beckel. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
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 Wish I Were Single Again". Key of C, 135 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.