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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) — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "When I Grow Up (To Be A Man)" by The Beach Boys: 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 G, 120 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “When I Grow Up (To Be A Man)”
- What key is "When I Grow Up (To Be A Man)" by The Beach Boys played in?
- When I Grow Up (To Be A Man) is arranged in the key of G 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 (To Be A Man)"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "When I Grow Up (To Be A Man)" 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 (To Be A Man)"?
- 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 (To Be A Man)"?
- "When I Grow Up (To Be A Man)" was originally performed by The Beach Boys. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by The Beach Boys can I play here?
- Try "GOOD VIBRATIONS", "PET SOUNDS", "DO YOU WANT TO DANCE?". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "When I Grow Up (To Be A Man)" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "When I Grow Up (To Be A Man)" by The Beach Boys. 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 "When I Grow Up (To Be A Man)" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, 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 "When I Grow Up (To Be A Man)" 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.