Is "Between The Lines" good for a child learning piano?

Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.

What age can start with "Between The Lines"?

Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.

Do we need a piano teacher to use this?

No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.

Can we print the sheet music?

Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.

What other Sara Bareilles songs work for kids?

Try "Vegas", "Hold My Heart", "1000 TIMES". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Between The Lines

· by Sara Bareilles

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Lyrics

(F)Time

to tell me the truth,

to bur den your mouth for what you say.

No piec es of pa per in the way.

’Cause I can’t con tin ue pre tend ing to choose

the op po site sides on which we fall.

The lov ing you lat ers, if at all.

(C)No right minds could wrong be

this man y times.

My mem ’ry is cruel.

I’m queen of at ten tion to de tails, de fend ing in ten tions if he fails.

Un til now

he told me her name.

It sound ed fa mil iar in a way.

I could have sworn I’d heard him say it ten thou sand times.

Oh, if on ly (Bbsus2)I had been lis t’ning.

(F)Leave un said, un spo ken.

(F)Eyes wide shut, un o pened.

(C)You and me

(Bbsus2)al ways be tween the lines,

be tween the lines.

I thought, I

thought I was read y to bleed,

that we’d move from the shad ows on the wall and stand in the cen ter of it all.

Too late; two choic es to say or to leave.

Mine was so eas y to un cov er.

He’d al read y left with the oth er.

(C)So I’ve learned to (Bbsus2)lis ten through si lence.

(Bbsus2)al ways be.

You and me

(Bbsus2)al ways be.

I tell my self

(Bb)all the words he sure ly meant to say.

I’ll talk un til

the (Bbmaj7)con ver sa tion does n’t stay on.

(C)Wait for me, I’m (Bbsus2)al most (Bbsus2)read y, (C)when he meant let (Bb5)go.

(F)Leave un said, un spo ken.

(F)Eyes wide shut, un o pened.

(C)You and me

(Bbsus2)al ways be.

You and me

(Bbsus2)al ways (Bbsus2)be

tween the lines.

Be tween the lines,

be tween the lines.

Mm.

Between The Lines by Sara Bareilles — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Between The Lines” by Sara Bareilles in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Bb at 160 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Between The Lines" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Between The Lines"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other Sara Bareilles songs work for kids?: Try "Vegas", "Hold My Heart", "1000 TIMES". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.