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When I wake up,
yeah, I know I’m gon na be, I’m gon na be the man who (Bbsus)wakes up next to (Eb5)you.
When I go out,
yeah, I know I’m gon na be, I’m gon na be the man who goes a long (Eb5)with you.
When I’m lone ly,
well, I know I’m gon na be, I’m gon na be the man who’s (Bbsus)lone ly with out (Eb5)you,
yeah.
And when I’m dream in,’
well, I (Cm7)know I’m gon na dream, I’m gon na dream a bout the time when I’m (Eb5)with you.
But (Eb5)I would walk five (Eb)hun dred miles and (Ab)I would walk five (Bbsus)hun dred more just to (Eb5)be the man who (Eb)walked a thou sand (Ab)miles to fall down (Bbsus)at your door.
When I’m work ing,
yes, I know I’m gon na be, I’m gon na be the man who’s (Bbsus)work ing hard for (Eb5)you.
And when the mon ey
comes in for the work I’ll do, I’ll pass (Ab5)al most ev ’ry (Bbsus)pen ny on (Eb5)to you.
And when I come home,
yeah, I know I’m gon na be, I’m gon na be the man who (Bbsus)comes back home to (Eb5)you.
And if I go on,
well, I (Cm7)know I’m gon na be, I’m gon na be the man who’s (Bbsus)grow ing old (Eb5)with you.
But (Eb5)I would walk five (Eb)hun dred miles and (Ab)I would walk five (Bbsus)hun dred more just to (Eb5)be the man who (Eb)walked a thou sand (Ab)miles to fall down (Bbsus)at your door.
Ye dl et te.
Y ye dl et de.
Da da (Ab5)dun da dl un da (Bbsus)dun da da dun da (Eb5)da.
Y ye dl et de.
Y ye dl et de.
Da da (Ab5)dun da dl un da (Bbsus)dun da dun da (Eb5)da.
Yeah, when I’m dream ing,
well, I know I’m gon na dream, I’m gon na dream a bout the time when (Eb5)I’m with you.
And when I wake up,
yeah, I know I’m gon na be, I’m gon na be the man who (Bbsus)wakes up (Eb5)next to you.
And when I go out,
yeah, I know I’m gon na be, I’m gon na be the man who (Bbsus)goes a long with (Eb5)you.
And when I come home,
yes, I (Cm11)know I’m gon na be, I’m gon na be the man who (Bbsus)comes back home to (Cm7)you.
I’m gon na be the man who’s (Bb7sus)com ing home
to (Eb5)you.
Oh,
but (Eb5)I would walk five (Eb)hun dred miles and (Ab)I would walk five (Bbsus)hun dred more just to (Eb5)be the man who (Eb)walked a thou sand (Ab)miles to fall down (Bbsus)at your door.
And (Eb5)I would walk five (Eb)hun dred miles and (Ab)I would walk five (Bbsus)hun dred more just to (Eb5)be the man who (Eb)walked a thou sand (Ab)miles to fall down (Bbsus)at your door.
(Eb5)I’ll be at your door.
I'm Gonna Be — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "I'm Gonna Be" by Steven Curtis Chapman: 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 Eb, 124 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “I'm Gonna Be”
- What key is "I'm Gonna Be" by Steven Curtis Chapman played in?
- I'm Gonna 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'm Gonna Be"?
- The arrangement plays at 124 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I'm Gonna Be" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "I'm Gonna Be"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "I'm Gonna Be"?
- "I'm Gonna Be" was originally performed by Steven Curtis Chapman. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "I'm Gonna Be"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: Ab, Abpow, Bb7, Bbpow, Bbsus4, Cm7, Cmin, Eb, +3 more.
- What other songs by Steven Curtis Chapman can I play here?
- Try "MAGNIFICENT OBSESSION", "HOW DO I LOVE HER", "DIVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "I'm Gonna Be" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I'm Gonna Be" by Steven Curtis Chapman. 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'm Gonna Be" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Eb, 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'm Gonna Be" 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.