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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) — Simple Sheet Music
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"When I Grow Up (To Be A Man)" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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)”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "When I Grow Up (To Be A Man)"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "When I Grow Up (To Be A Man)". Key of G, 120 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.