Cassiopeia

by Sara Bareilles

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Come in close; now it’s time to tell a sto ry.

Light Long a go and so man y years be fore we ev er were, ev er dreamed we e ven could be, there was her, and her ver y first pei heart beat.

All a lone in the cor ner of the night sky, spi ral bones of a su per no va star light.

Fell in love with an oth er burn ing bright; she They dreamed of a a day to ig nite.

She said, (G)β€œTo night,

come on, come on, col lide!

Break me to piec es.

I,

I think your just like heav en.

Why?

Come on, come on, col lide!

See what a fi re fee ls like.

I bet it’s just like heav en.”

(Just like heav en.)

(Just like heav en.) Such a shame; no where near e ven a near miss.

Light years a way from the hope of be ing some place.

An chored home in her in ter stel lar sea, but poor was lone ly her ver si o pei a!

beat.

So she sighs, and she burns with des pa ra tion; learns to cry o ver love of con stel la tions.

Then the spark from a star shoot ing ing too close.

They both smile; what a day to ex plode!

She said, (G)β€œTo night,

come on, come on, col lide!

Break me to piec es.

I,

I think your just like heav en.

Why?

Come on, come on, col lide!

See what a fi re fee ls like.

I bet it’s just like heav en.”

(Just like heav en.)

(Just like heav en.) (Just like heav en.) Long a go, in the sky built be fore us, su per no va grew up to be star dust.

Cassiopeia by Sara Bareilles β€” Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows β€œCassiopeia” by Sara Bareilles in our color-coded kid songbook view β€” 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 G at 88 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement β€” try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 β€” 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 "Cassiopeia" good for a child learning piano?
Yes β€” 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 "Cassiopeia"?
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 β€” 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 β€” tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Cassiopeia" use?
Just 4 chords: Am, C, D7, G. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
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.