Times Like These

by Jack Johnson
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Lyrics

In times like (Bb)these,

in times like those,

what will be will (Bb)be,

and so it (F)goes.

And it al ways goes (Gm)on and on and on (C)and on and on.

(Gm)On and on and on (C)and on and on it (Bb)goes.

Mm, hmm, (F)hmm.

Mm, hmm, (Bb)hmm.

Mm, hmm, (F)hmm.

And there’s al ways been (Gm)laugh ing, cry ing, birth and dy ing, boys and girls with hearts that take and give and break and (Gm)heal and grow and re cre ate and raise and (C)nur ture, but then hurt from time to times like these and times like those.

What will be will (Bb)be,

and so it (F)goes.

And there will al ways be (Gm)stop and go and fast and slow and ac tion, re (C)ac tion and sticks and stones and bro ken bones, (Gm)those for peace and those for war and God bless (C)these ones, not those ones, but these ones made times like these in times like those.

What will be will (Bb)be,

and so it (F)goes.

And it al ways goes (Gm)on and on and on (C)and on and on and on and on and on and (C)on and on it (Bb)goes.

Mm, hmm, (F)hmm.

Mm, hmm, (Bb)hmm.

Mm, hmm, (F)hmm.

But some how I know

it won’t be the (F)same.

Some how I know,

nev er be the (F)same.

Times Like These β€” Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Times Like These" in visual bar notation β€” see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Bb, 76 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About β€œTimes Like These”

Why does "Times Like These" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff β€” each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Times Like These".
What key is "Times Like These" by Jack Johnson played in?
Times Like These is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Times Like These"?
The arrangement plays at 76 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Times Like These" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Times Like These"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Times Like These"?
"Times Like These" was originally performed by Jack Johnson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Jack Johnson can I play here?
Try "Monsoon", "Flake", "If I Had Eyes". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Times Like These"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration β€” much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Times Like These".
Can I see all the notes in "Times Like These"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Bb at 76 BPM.