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In times like these,
in times like those, what will be will be,
and so it goes.
And it al ways goes (F#m)on and on and on (B)and on and on.
(F#m)On and on and on (B)and on and on it goes.
Mm, hmm, (E)hmm.
Mm, hmm, (A)hmm.
Mm, hmm, (E)hmm.
And there’s al ways been (F#m)laugh ing, cry ing, birth and dy ing, boys and girls with hearts that take and give and break and (F#m)heal and grow and re cre ate and raise and nur ture, but then hurt from time to times like these and times like those.
What will be will be,
and so it goes.
And there will al ways be (F#m)stop and go and fast and slow and ac tion, re (B)ac tion and sticks and stones and bro ken bones, (F#m)those for peace and those for war and God bless these ones, not those ones, but these ones made times like these in times like those.
What will be will be,
and so it goes.
And it al ways goes (F#m)on and on and on (B)and on and on and on and on and on and (B)on and on it goes.
Mm, hmm, (E)hmm.
Mm, hmm, (A)hmm.
Mm, hmm, (E)hmm.
But some how I know it won’t be the (E)same.
Some how I know,
nev er be the (E)same.
Times Like These — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Times Like These" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of E, 90 BPM.
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About “Times Like These”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Times Like These" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Times Like These" is in E.
- What key is "Times Like These" by Jack Johnson played in?
- Times Like These is arranged in the key of E 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 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Times Like These" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- 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 chords are used in "Times Like These"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: A, B, E, F#m. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- 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.
- Does "Times Like These" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Times Like These" is in the key of E at 90 BPM.
- What chords are in "Times Like These"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of E, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.