When (G)I grow up to (C)be
a (G)man.
Will I (G)dig for the same things that a (D7)turn an me I on as a (G)kid?
Will I look back and say or that I (D)wish I had n’t done what I (G)did?
Will I joke a (Am7)round,
and still dig those (Bm7)sounds,
when (G)I grow up to (C)be
a (G)man?
Will I (G)look for the same things in a (D7)turn an that I did in a (G)girl?
Will I set tle down fast or will I (D)first I wan na trav el the (G)world?
Now I’m young and (Am7)free,
but how will it (Bm7)be,
when (G)I grow up to (C)be
a (G)man?
Will I (A)man?
(Dm7)Oo,
(A)oo,
(Dm7)oo.
Will my (G)man?
What will I (C)be,
when (G)I grow up to (C)be
a (G)man?
Won’t last for (C)ev er,
Won’t last for (C)ev er.
When I Grow Up (To Be A Man) by The Beach Boys
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 120 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
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- What key is "When I Grow Up (To Be A Man)" in?
- "When I Grow Up (To Be A Man)" by The Beach Boys is in the key of G with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy.
- Is "When I Grow Up (To Be A Man)" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated very_easy. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "When I Grow Up (To Be A Man)" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- How long does it take to learn "When I Grow Up (To Be A Man)" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by The Beach Boys can I play here?
- Try "GOOD VIBRATIONS", "PET SOUNDS", "DO YOU WANT TO DANCE?". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.