What key is "That Should Be Me" in?

"That Should Be Me" by Justin Bieber is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 70 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "That Should Be Me" 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 "That Should Be Me" 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.

How long does it take to learn "That Should Be Me" 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 Justin Bieber can I play here?

Try "FALL", "DIE IN YOUR ARMS", "U SMILE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(Cm)Ooh,

ooh,

(Eb)ooh,

ooh,

(Cm)ooh,

ooh,

(Eb)ooh.

(Cm)Ev ’ry bod y’s laugh (Abmaj7)ing in my mind,

(Cm)ru mors spread ing ’bout (Abmaj7)this oth er guy.

(G7)Do you do what you did where you did with (Abmaj7)me, does he love you the way I can?

(Bb)Did you for get all the plans that you made with me?

’Cause, (Ab)ba by, I did n’t.

(CN.C.)That should be (Eb)me hold ing your hand, that should be (Gm)me mak ing you laugh, that should be (Eb7)me, this is so sad, that should be (Ab)me, that should be (Abm6)me.

That should be (Eb)me feel ing your kiss, that should be (Gm)me buy ing (Gm)you gifts.

This is so (Eb7)wrong, I can’t go on ’til you be (Ab)lieve

that (Fm7)that should be me.

(Abmaj7)That should be (Eb)me.

You (Cm)said you need ed a lit tle time (Abmaj7)for my mis takes,

it’s (Cm)fun ny how you used that time to (Abmaj7)have me re placed.

(G7)Did you think that I would n’t see you out (Abmaj7)at the mo vies?

(Eb)What you do ing to me?

You’re tak ing (Bb)him where we used to go.

Now, if you’re try’n’ to break my heart, it’s (Ab)work ing ’cause you know that (CN.C.)it should be (Ab)lieve

that (Fm7)that should be me.

I need to know, should (Cb)I fight for love or dis arm?

It’s get ting hard er (Cb)to shield

this pain in my heart.

Oh.

That should be (E)me hold ing your hand, that should be (G#m)me mak ing you laugh, that should be (E7)me, this is so sad, that should be (A)me, that should be (Am6)me.

That should be (E)me feel ing your kiss, that should be (G#m)me buy ing (G#m)you gifts.

This is so (E7)wrong, I can’t go on ’til you be (A)lieve

that (F#m7)that should be me

hold ing your (G#m)hand.

That should be me, oh, I’m mak ing you laugh.

Oh, ba (A)by, oh, (Am6)that should be me.

That should be (G#m)me giv ing you flow That ers.

should be me.

Talk ing for ho urs, that should be (F#m7)me, that should be That should be me.

hold ing your (G#m)hand.

That should be me, oh, I’m mak ing you laugh.

Oh, ba (A)by, oh, (Am6)that should be me.

That should be (G#m)me giv ing you flow That ers.

should be me.

Talk ing for ho urs, that should be (F#m7)me, that should be That should be me.

That Should Be Me by Justin Bieber

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Ab at 70 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement sits in Ab major, which means your hands will be living on a lot of black keys — if that feels unfamiliar, it's actually an advantage because the raised keys give your fingers natural landmarks.

At 70 BPM the tempo is forgiving, but don't let that fool you into rushing; the real challenge here is keeping your rhythms steady through syncopated melodic phrases in your right hand while your left hand holds down solid, even chord voicings.

Start hands-separate and really lock in those left-hand transitions, especially any moves between Ab and Db chords where your hand needs to shift smoothly without gaps.

Once both hands feel confident alone, combine them at half tempo and loop the chorus until the coordination feels automatic.

Watch your pedal changes carefully — in a ballad this slow, muddy sustain is the most common mistake I see.

Clean pedal lifts on each chord change will make everything sing.

This is a fantastic piece for building confidence with flat-key chord shapes you'll use in dozens of other pop songs.

About “That Should Be Me”

What key is "That Should Be Me" in?: "That Should Be Me" by Justin Bieber is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 70 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "That Should Be Me" 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 "That Should Be Me" 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.
How long does it take to learn "That Should Be Me" 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 Justin Bieber can I play here?: Try "FALL", "DIE IN YOUR ARMS", "U SMILE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.