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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Times Like These" by Jack Johnson: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Times Like These" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Times Like These" by Jack Johnson. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Times Like These" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Times Like These" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.