Cave In

by Owl City

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Lyrics

(G)Please take a long hard (G)look through your text book, ’cause I’m (F#m)his t’ry.

When (G)I strap my hel met (A)on, I’ll be long gone, ’cause I’ve been dy ing to leave.

Yeah, (G)I’ll ride the range and (G)hide all my loose change

in my (F#m)bed

roll, ’cause (G)rid ing a dirt bike down a turn pike al ways takes its toll

on me.

I’ve had just a (G)bout e nough of quote, “dia monds in the rough,”

be cause my back bone is pa per (A)thin.

Get me out of this cav ern or I’ll cave (Em)in, or I’ll cave in, or I’ll cave (Bm)in.

And if the bombs go (A)off, the sun will still be (Em7)shin ing,

be cause I’ve heard it said that ev ’ry mush room (A)cloud has a sil ver lin Though I’m al ways un der (A)min ing too deep to know.

(G)Swal low a drop of (G)grav el and black top, ’cause the road tastes like (F#m)win ter green.

The (G)wind and the rain smell (A)of (G)oil and oc tane mixed with stale gas o line.

I’ll (G)soak up the sound, try (A)to (G)sleep on the wet ground, I’ll get ten min utes (F#m)give or take, ’cause I (G)just don’t for see my (G)self get ting drow sy when cold in te gri ty keeps me wide a wake, (D)in, a wake, (Bm)a (A)wake, (F#m)a wake, (G)a (D)wake, a wake, (Bm)a (A)wake, (F#m)a wake.

Get me out of (Bm)this cav ern (F#m)or I’ll (G)cave (D)in, cave in, (Bm)cave (A)in, (F#m)cave in, (G)cave (D)in, cave in, (Bm)cave (A)in, (F#m)cave in.

Get me out of (Bm)this cav ern (F#m)or I’ll (G)cave in.

I’ll keep my hel met on just in case my (Bm)head caves in.

’Cause if my thoughts col lapse or my frame work snaps it ’ll (G)make a mess

like you would n’t be lieve.

Tie my han dle bars to the stars so I (Bm)stay on track.

And if my in (Bm)ten tions stray, I’ll wrench them a way, then I’ll (G)take my leave

and I won’t e ven look back.

I won’t e ven look back.

(D)Da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da.

(D)Da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da.

(D)Da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da.

(Bm)Da, da, da, da, da, da, (Gsus2)da, da, da, da.

Cave In by Owl City — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Cave In” by Owl City 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 D at 100 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 "Cave In" 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 "Cave In"?
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 Owl City songs work for kids?
Try "FIREFLIES", "Fireflies", "GOOD TIME". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.