I Wouldn't Want To Be Like You

by Alan Parsons Project
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If I had a (Fm7)mind to,

I would n’t wan na (Cm7)be like you.

And if I had a (Fm7)time to,

I would n’t wan na (Cm7)talk to you.

Oh, (Gm7)oh,

I don’t care

what you do,

I would n’t wan na (Cm7)be like you, yeah.

If I was (Fm7)high class,

I would n’t need a (Cm7)buck to pass.

And if I was a (Fm7)fall guy,

I would n’t need no (Cm7)al i bi.

Oh, (Gm7)oh,

I don’t care

what you do,

I would n’t wan na (Cm7)be like you, yeah.

If I was

Back on the (Fm7)bot tom line,

dig gin’ for a lous y dime,

yeah.

If I hit a (Fm7)moth er lode,

I’d cov er an y thing that showed.

Oh,

I don’t care

what you do,

I would n’t wan na (Cm7)be like you.

Oh,

I don’t care

what you do,

I would n’t wan na,

I would n’t wan na (Gm7)be like you.

I would n’t wan na (Gm7)be like you.

I Wouldn't Want To Be Like You by Alan Parsons Project

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of F at 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “I Wouldn't Want To Be Like You

What key is "I Wouldn't Want To Be Like You" in?
"I Wouldn't Want To Be Like You" by Alan Parsons Project is in the key of F with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "I Wouldn't Want To Be Like You" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "I Wouldn't Want To Be Like You" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "I Wouldn't Want To Be Like You"?
This arrangement of "I Wouldn't Want To Be Like You" uses 7 chords: Bb, Bbm6, Cm, Cm6, Cm7, Fm7, Gm7.
How long does it take to learn "I Wouldn't Want To Be Like You" on piano?
2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Alan Parsons Project can I play here?
Try "LUCIFER", "SIRIUS", "EYE IN THE SKY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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