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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Times Like These" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 76 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Times Like These”
- Can I play "Times Like These" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Times Like These" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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 — 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 — 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Times Like These"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Times Like These" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Times Like These"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Times Like These" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.