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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"I'm Gonna Be" 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 Ab, 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "I'm Gonna Be"?
- 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'm Gonna Be" by Steven Curtis Chapman played in?
- I'm Gonna Be is arranged in the key of Ab 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 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'm Gonna Be". Key of Ab, 124 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.
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