It Don't Have To Change

by John Legend
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(F)Oh,

do you re mem (C)ber

when the fam i ly was ev ’ry thing?

Oh,

do you re mem (C)ber?

It was so long a go and so much has changed.

I

wan na (C)go back,

to play in’ wan na go back and to those sim ple days.

I

wan na (C)go back,

but now we’ve grown and gone our sep ’rate ways.

(F)(Oh,)

times is hard (Times is hard.)

and things are a chang ing.

I pray to (F)God

that we can re main (C)the (Dm)same.

All I’m try’n’ to (F)say is our (F)love don’t have to (C)change.

(Dm)No, (C)it (F)don’t have to change.

Do you re mem (C)ber

back at Gran ny’s house on Christ mas Day?

Oh,

Do you re mem (C)ber

how we’d gath er ’round go and sing much all day?

I

wan na (C)go back

to play in’ wan na go back and to those foot ball games.

I

wan na (C)go back

to yes ter day, and but it’s not the same.

(F)(Oh,)

times is hard (Times is hard.)

and things are a chang ing.

I pray to (F)God

that we can re main (C)the (Dm)same.

All I’m try’n’ to (F)say is our (F)love don’t have to (C)change.

(Dm)No, (C)it (F)don’t have to change.

Do you re mem change.

Times is (C)change.

(Dm)No, (C)it (F)don’t have to (C)change.

It Don't Have To Change by John Legend

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 113 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “It Don't Have To Change

What key is "It Don't Have To Change" in?
"It Don't Have To Change" by John Legend is in the key of C with a tempo of 113 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "It Don't Have To Change" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "It Don't Have To Change" 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 "It Don't Have To Change"?
This arrangement of "It Don't Have To Change" uses 4 chords: C, Dm, Dm7, F. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
How long does it take to learn "It Don't Have To Change" on piano?
30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
What other songs by John Legend can I play here?
Try "Heaven", "EVERYBODY KNOWS", "Coming Home". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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