Cups (When I'm Gone)

· by Anna Kendrick

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Lyrics

I got my tick et for the long way ’round,

two bot tle o’ whis key for the (C)way.

And I (Am)sure would (G)like some (F)sweet com pa ny.

And I’m (Dm)leav in’ to (G)mor row, what do ya (C)say?

When I’m (Am)gone,

when I’m (F)gone,

you’re gon na miss me when I’m (G)gone.

You’re gon na (G)miss me by my hair, you’ll gon na (F)miss me ev ’ry where.

Oh, you’re gon na miss me when I’m (C)gone.

When I’m (Am)gone,

when I’m (F)gone,

you’re gon na miss me when I’m (G)gone.

You’re gon na (Am)miss me by my (G)walk, you’re gon na (F)miss me by my talk.

Oh, you’re gon na miss me when I’m (C)gone.

I got my tick et for the long way ’round,

the one with the pret ti est of (C)views.

It’s got (Am)moun tains, it’s got (G)riv ers, it’s got (F)sights to give you shiv ers, but it (Dm)sure would be (G)pret ti er with (C)you.

When I’m (C)gone.

When I’m (Am)gone,

when I’m (F)gone,

you’re gon na miss me when I’m (G)gone.

You’re gon na (Am)miss me by my (G)walk, you’re gon na (F)miss me by my talk.

Oh, you’re gon na miss me when I’m (C)gone.

Cups (When I'm Gone) by Anna Kendrick — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Cups (When I'm Gone)” by Anna Kendrick 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 C at 112 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 "Cups (When I'm Gone)" 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 "Cups (When I'm Gone)"?: 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 Anna Kendrick songs work for kids?: Try "GET BACK UP AGAIN", "CUPS", "Cups (When I'm Gone)". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.