When I Grow Up (To Be A Man)

by The Beach Boys
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Lyrics

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) β€” Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "When I Grow Up (To Be A Man)" by The Beach Boys in falling notes style β€” like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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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Can I learn "When I Grow Up (To Be A Man)" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes β€” Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "When I Grow Up (To Be A Man)" with hands-separate practice in G at 120 BPM.
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 β€” 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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "When I Grow Up (To Be A Man)"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "When I Grow Up (To Be A Man)" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "When I Grow Up (To Be A Man)"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "When I Grow Up (To Be A Man)" is in the key of G at 120 BPM.