Escape My Mind

· by Grace VanderWaal

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Lyrics

(G)It was wrong; would ’ve nev er worked.

Or at least I (Em)told my self

to (C)not make it hurt.

I (G)try to blast mu sic

in at tempt to get you (Em)out of my eyes, but I (C)can’t es cape my mind.

I (G)hate you ’cause I will al ways look at your (Em)pic ture.

And I (G)tell my self that I’m o ver you; then I get a lit tle un sure.

I (G)wish I (Gsus)could get (G)you

out of my (Em)mind,

but I (C)think a bout it all the time.

And I (G)wish I (Gsus)could not (G)think, for once in my (Em)life,

but (Cm)when I see your face, I can’t es cape my mind.

I know we were nev er a thing, but I al ways (Em)think a bout what could have (C)hap pened if we kept go ing.

And I (G)nev er had this hap pen to me.

On ly in the (Em)mov ies,

but, (C)hon ey, it is hap pen ing.

I my mind.

I (G)can’t es cape my mind.

I wish I could (C)turn it off some (Cm)times.

I (G)can’t es cape my mind.

I wish I could (C)turn it off some (Cm)times.

I (Cm)times.

I (G)wish I (Gsus)could get (G)you

out of my (Em)mind,

but I (C)think a bout it all the time.

And I (G)wish I (Gsus)could not (G)think, for once in my (Em)life,

but (Cm)when I see your face, I can’t es cape my (G)mind.

Escape My Mind by Grace VanderWaal — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Escape My Mind” by Grace VanderWaal 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 G at 192 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 "Escape My Mind" 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 "Escape My Mind"?: 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 Grace VanderWaal songs work for kids?: Try "CLEARLY", "SO MUCH MORE THAN THIS", "A Better Life". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.