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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) — Piano Lead Sheet
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"When I Grow Up (To Be A Man)" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 120 BPM.
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About “When I Grow Up (To Be A Man)”
- Where are the chord symbols for "When I Grow Up (To Be A Man)" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "When I Grow Up (To Be A Man)" is in G.
- 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.
- Does "When I Grow Up (To Be A Man)" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "When I Grow Up (To Be A Man)" is in the key of G at 120 BPM.
- What chords are in "When I Grow Up (To Be A Man)"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.