Why does "When I Grow Up" show as colored bars instead of notation?

Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "When I Grow Up".

What key is "When I Grow Up" by Pussycat Dolls played in?

When I Grow Up 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 "When I Grow Up"?

The arrangement plays at 119 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.

Is "When I Grow Up" 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 "When I Grow Up"?

Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.

Who composed "When I Grow Up"?

"When I Grow Up" was originally performed by Pussycat Dolls. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

What chords are used in "When I Grow Up"?

This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, Am, B7, C, Cmaj7, D, Em.

What other songs by Pussycat Dolls can I play here?

Try "I HATE THIS PART", "DON'T CHA". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Is this real sheet music for "When I Grow Up"?

It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "When I Grow Up".

Can I see all the notes in "When I Grow Up"?

Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of E at 119 BPM.

Other arrangements of When I Grow Up

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Sheet Music Bar Notation Simple Sheet Lead Sheet Easy Notes Falling Notes

Lyrics

Boys call you sex y, and you don’t care what they say.

You see, ev ’ry time you turn a round, they’re scream ing your name.

Boys call you sex y, and you don’t care what they say.

You see, ev ’ry time you turn a round, they’re scream ing your name.

Boys call you scream ing your name.

They used Now, I’ve got a con fes sion: (Ha ha ha ha.) when I was young, I want ed at ten tion.

(Ha ha ha ha.) And I prom ised my self that to I’d do an y thing, (Ha ha ha ha.) an y thing at all for them to no tice me.

far.

(Ha ha ha ha.) But I ain’t com plain ing; we all wan na be fa mous, so go a head and say what you wan na say.

You know what it’s like to be name less, want them to know what your name is.

’Cause see, when I was young er, I would say, “When I grow up, I wan na be fa mous, I wan na be a star, I wan na be in mov ies.

(When I grow up,) I wan na see the world, drive nice cars, I wan na have boob ies.

(When I grow up,) be on T V, peo ple know me, be on mag a zines.

(When I grow up,) fresh and clean, num ber one chick when I step out on the scene.” (But be care ful what you wish for, ’cause you just might get it, y you just might get it, y you just might get it.

But be (Em)care ful what you (D)wish for, ’cause you (A)just might (Am)get it, y you (Em)just (CN.C.)might get it, y you just might get it.

Get it!) They used to tell me I was sil ly, (Ha ha ha ha.) un til I popped up on ed the T V.

(La la la la.) I I al ised ways want ed to be a su per star, (Ha ha ha ha.) and y knew that sing ing songs would get me this far.

(La la la la.) But I ain’t com plain ing; we all wan na be fa mous, so go a head and say what you wan na say.

You know what it’s like to be name less, want them to know what your name is.

’Cause see, when I was young er, I would say, “When I grow up, I wan na be fa mous, I wan na be a star, I wan na be in mov ies.

(When I grow up,) I wan na see the world, drive nice cars, I wan na have boob ies.

(When I grow up,) be on T V, peo ple know me, be on mag a zines.

But be (Em)care ful what you (D)wish for, ’cause you (A)just might (Am)get it, y you (Em)just (CN.C.)might get it, y you just might get it.

Get it!) just might get it.

Get it!) (Cmaj7)star ing at me; ooh, I’m a (D)trend set ter.

Yes, this is (Em)true, ’cause what I do, no one can (D)do it bet ter.

You can (Cmaj7)talk a bout me, ’cause I’m a (D)hot top ic.

I see you (B7)watch ing me, watch ing me, and I know you want it.

(CN.C.)When I grow up, I wan na be fa mous, I wan na be a star, I wan na be in mov ies.

(When I grow up,) I wan na see the world, drive nice cars, I wan na have boob ies.

(When I grow up,) be on T V, peo ple know me, be on mag a zines.

(When I grow up,) fresh and clean, num ber one chick when I step out on the scene.

(But be care ful what you wish for, ’cause you just might get it, y you just might get it, y you just might get it.

But be (Em)care ful what you (D)wish for, ’cause you (A)just might (Am)get it, y you (Em)just (CN.C.)might get it, y you just might get When I grow up, I wan na be fa mous, I wan na be a star, I wan na be in mov ies.

(When I grow up,) I wan na see the world, drive nice cars, I wan na have boob ies.

(When I grow up,) be on T V, peo ple know me, be on mag a zines.

(When I grow up,) fresh and clean, num ber one chick when I step out on the scene.

(But be care ful what you wish for, ’cause you just might get it, y you just might get it, y you just might get it.

But be (Em)care ful what you (D)wish for, ’cause you (A)just might (Am)get it, y you (Em)just (CN.C.)might get it, y you just might get it.) I grow just might get it.

Get it!)

When I Grow Up — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"When I Grow Up" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of E, 119 BPM.

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

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Simple Sheet

About “When I Grow Up”

Why does "When I Grow Up" show as colored bars instead of notation?: Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "When I Grow Up".
What key is "When I Grow Up" by Pussycat Dolls played in?: When I Grow Up 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 "When I Grow Up"?: The arrangement plays at 119 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "When I Grow Up" 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 "When I Grow Up"?: Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "When I Grow Up"?: "When I Grow Up" was originally performed by Pussycat Dolls. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "When I Grow Up"?: This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, Am, B7, C, Cmaj7, D, Em.
What other songs by Pussycat Dolls can I play here?: Try "I HATE THIS PART", "DON'T CHA". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "When I Grow Up"?: It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "When I Grow Up".
Can I see all the notes in "When I Grow Up"?: Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of E at 119 BPM.