Can I play "When I Grow Up" without reading sheet music?

Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "When I Grow Up" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.

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.

Can a complete beginner play "When I Grow Up"?

Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "When I Grow Up" is simplified for beginners.

Do I need to read music to play "When I Grow Up"?

No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "When I Grow Up" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

Learn "When I Grow Up" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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.

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About “When I Grow Up”

Can I play "When I Grow Up" without reading sheet music?: Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "When I Grow Up" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "When I Grow Up"?: Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "When I Grow Up" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "When I Grow Up"?: No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "When I Grow Up" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.