When I Grow Up

by Tim Minchin
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When I grow up,

I will be (Bb)tall e nough to reach the branch es (Bbm)that I need to reach to climb the (F)trees you get to (C)climb when you’re grown (Bb)up.

And when I grow up,

I will be (Bb)smart e nough to ans wer all the (Bbm)ques tions that you need to know the (F)ans wers to be (C)fore you’re grown up.

And when I grow up I will (F)eat sweets ev ’ry day on the (Gm7)way to work and I will go to (F)bed late ev ’ry night.

And I will wake up, And I will wake up when the (F)sun comes up and I will watch car (Gm7)toons un til my eyes go square and (C7sus4)I won’t care ’cause (A7)I’ll be all grown up

when (Dm7)I grow (Bbmaj9)up.

When I grow up, (When I grow (C)up.

When I grow up.) I will be (Bbmaj7)strong e nough to car ry all the (G)heav y things you have to haul a (F)round with you when (C)you’re a grown up.

And when I grow up, (When I grow (C)up, when I grow up.) I will be (Bbmaj7)brave e nough to fight the crea tures (G)that you have to fight be neath the (F)bed each night to (C)be a (C)grown up.

And when I grow up, (Bbmaj9)up.

When I grow up,

I will be (Bb)brave e nough to fight the crea tures (Bbm)that you have to fight be neath the (F)bed each night to (C)be a grown up.

(When I grow Just be cause you find that life’s not fair it (F)does n’t mean that you just have to grin and bear it.

(Gm7)If you al ways take it on the chin and wear it (F)noth ing will change.

(When I grow (Bb)Just be cause I find my self in this sto ry it (F)does n’t mean that ev ’ry thing is writ ten for me.

(Gm7)If I think the end ing is fixed al read y I (C11)might as well be say ing I (A7)think that it’s O.

K.

And (A)that’s not (Dm)right!

When I Grow Up — Piano Lead Sheet

"When I Grow Up" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 74 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “When I Grow Up

What key is "When I Grow Up" by Tim Minchin played in?
When I Grow Up is arranged in the key of Bb 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 74 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 an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
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 Tim Minchin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

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