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I used to (C)float,
now I just fall down.
I used to (C)know,
but I’m not sure now what I was made for.
What was I made for?
Tak ing a drive,
I was an i deal.
Looked so a live,
turns out I’m not real, just some thing you paid for.
What was I made for?
’Cause (D)I,
’cause (G)I,
I (C)don’t know how to feel,
but I (C)wan na try.
I (C)don’t know how to feel,
but some day
I might.
Some day I might.
When did it end,
all the en joy ment?
I’m sad a gain.
Don’t tell my boy friend; it’s not what he’s made for.
What was I made for?
’Cause
Think I for got
how to be hap py.
Some thing I’m not,
but some thing I can be.
Some thing I wait for,
some thing I’m made for,
some thing I’m made for.
What Was I Made For? — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "What Was I Made For?" by Billie Eilish: 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 C, 78 BPM.
This arrangement is a great way to develop expressive control at a slow tempo — and slow is deceptively hard, so don't underestimate it.
At 78 BPM in the key of C, your right hand carries a simple but emotionally exposed melody where every note's timing and weight really show, so focus on smooth legato and gentle finger releases rather than just hitting the right keys.
Your left hand will mostly handle sustained chords and broken patterns; pay close attention to transitions where the bass note shifts while upper chord tones stay common — lifting fingers too early will leave audible gaps.
Use the sustain pedal generously but change it cleanly with each chord change to avoid muddy overlap, especially moving into any IV or vi chords.
I'd suggest learning hands separately first, then combining at half speed before bringing it up to tempo.
The biggest stumbling point is rushing through the sparse sections — trust the space between notes.
This is the piece that will teach your hands to breathe dynamically, building real control over soft playing that transfers to everything else you learn.
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About “What Was I Made For?”
- What key is "What Was I Made For?" by Billie Eilish played in?
- What Was I Made For? is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "What Was I Made For?"?
- The arrangement plays at 78 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "What Was I Made For?" 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 "What Was I Made For?"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "What Was I Made For?"?
- "What Was I Made For?" was originally performed by Billie Eilish. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Billie Eilish can I play here?
- Try "COPYCAT", "OCEAN EYES", "WISH YOU WERE GAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "What Was I Made For?" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "What Was I Made For?" by Billie Eilish. 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 "What Was I Made For?" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, 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 "What Was I Made For?" 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.