Times Like These

by Jack Johnson
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Lyrics

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 β€” Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Times Like These" by Jack Johnson in falling notes style β€” like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of E, 90 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About β€œTimes Like These”

Can I learn "Times Like These" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes β€” Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Times Like These" with hands-separate practice in E at 90 BPM.
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 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 chords are used in "Times Like These"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: A, B, E, F#m. Only a handful of chords β€” 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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Times Like These"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Times Like These" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Times Like These"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Times Like These" is in the key of E at 90 BPM.