I Wouldn't Want To Be Like You

by Alan Parsons Project
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Lyrics

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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "I Wouldn't Want To Be Like You" by Alan Parsons Project in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of C, 100 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “I Wouldn't Want To Be Like You”

Can I learn "I Wouldn't Want To Be Like You" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "I Wouldn't Want To Be Like You" with hands-separate practice in C at 100 BPM.
What key is "I Wouldn't Want To Be Like You" by Alan Parsons Project played in?
I Wouldn't Want To Be Like You 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 Wouldn't Want To Be Like You"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Wouldn't Want To Be Like You" 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 Wouldn't Want To Be Like You"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Wouldn't Want To Be Like You"?
"I Wouldn't Want To Be Like You" was originally performed by Alan Parsons Project. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "I Wouldn't Want To Be Like You"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: Bb, Bbm6, Cm, Cm6, Cm7, Fm7, Gm7.
What other songs by Alan Parsons Project can I play here?
Try "LUCIFER", "SIRIUS", "EYE IN THE SKY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "I Wouldn't Want To Be Like You"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "I Wouldn't Want To Be Like You" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "I Wouldn't Want To Be Like You"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "I Wouldn't Want To Be Like You" is in the key of C at 100 BPM.