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Hand In My Pocket

· by Alanis Morissette

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Lyrics

I’m (G5)broke but I’m hap py, I’m poor and but I’m kind,

I’m short but I’m health y, yeah.

I’m high but I’m ground ed, I’m sane but I’m o ver whelmed, I’m lost but I’m hope ful, ba by.

What it all comes down to

is is that ev ’ry thing’s it gon na be (G5)fine, fine, fine.

I’ve got (G5)one hand in my pock et and the (G5)oth er one is giv ing a high a five.

I feel (G5)drunk but I’m so ber, I’m green and I’m un der

I’m tired but I’m work ing, yeah.

I care but I’m rest less, I’m here but I’m real ly gone, I’m wrong and I’m sor ry, ba by.

What it all comes down to

is is that ev ’ry thing’s got gon na be (G5)quite al right.

I’ve got (G5)one hand in my pocl et and the (G5)oth er one is flick ing a cig a rette.

I feel

(G5)free but I’m fo cused, I’m green and but I’m wise,

I’m hard but I’m friend ly, ba

I’m sad but I’m laugh ing, I’m brave but I’m chick en shit, I’m sick but I’m pret ty, ba by.

What it all comes down to

is that I have n’t got got all fi gured (G5)out just yet.

I’ve got (G5)one hand in my pock et and the (G5)oth er one is giv ing the peace a sign.

I feel

I’m

And what it all comes down to, my friends,

yeah,

is that ev ’ry thing’s just fine, fine,

fine.

I’ve got (G5)one hand in my pock et and the (Csus2)oth er one is hail ing (G5)a tax i cab.

Hand In My Pocket by Alanis Morissette — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Hand In My Pocket” by Alanis Morissette 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 94 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 "Hand In My Pocket" 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 "Hand In My Pocket"?: 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.
How many chords does "Hand In My Pocket" use?: Just 2 chords: Csus2, Gpow. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other Alanis Morissette songs work for kids?: Try "IRONIC", "YOU LEARN", "YOU OUGHTA KNOW". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.