Here

by Alessia Cara

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I’m (B)sor ry if I (Bbmaj7)seemed un in t’rest ed, or (Dm)I’m not lis ten ing or (F)I’m in dif fer ent.

(B)Tru ly, I ain’t (Bbmaj7)got no bus’ ness here, but (Dm)since my friends are here, (F)I just came to kick it.

But (B)real ly I would rath er be at (Bbmaj7)home all by my self, not in this (Dm)room with peo ple who don’t e ven care a bout my well be ing.

I (B)don’t dance; don’t ask.

(Bbmaj7)I don’t need a boy friend, so (Dm)you can go back.

(F)Please en joy your par ty.

I’ll be (B)here,

(Bbmaj7)some where in the cor ner un der (Dm)clouds of mar i jua na with this (F)boy who’s hol lerin’.

I can’t hard ly (B)hear o ver this (Bbmaj7)mu sic I don’t lis ten to.

And (Dm)I don’t wan na get with you, so (F)tell my friends that I’ll be o ver (B)here, whoa, (Bbmaj7)here.

Whoa (Dm)here.

Whoa, I (F)ask my self, “What am I do in’ (B)here?” Whoa, (Bbmaj7)here, whoa, (Dm)here.

And I can’t (F)wait till we can break up out ta (B)here.

me if I seem a (Bbmaj7)lit tle un im pressed by this, an (Dm)an ti so cial pes si mist, but (F)u sually I don’t mess with this.

And (B)I know you mean (Bbmaj7)on ly the best, and your in (Dm)ten tions aren’t to both er me, but (F)hon est ly, I’d rath er be (B)some where with my peo ple; we can (Bbmaj7)kick it and just lis ten to some (Dm)mu sic with a mes sage (like we (F)u sually do).

And we’ll dis cuss our (B)big dreams, how we plan to (Bbmaj7)take o ver the plan et.

So (Dm)par don my man ners, I (F)hope you’ll un der stand that I’ll be (B)here, (ooh,) (F)wait till we can break up out ta (CN.C.)here.

urs lat er, con gre ga tin’ next to the re frig er a tor, some girl’s talk in’ ’bout her hat ers; she ain’t got none.

How did it ev er come to this?

I should a nev er come to this.

So hol ler at me, I’ll be in the car when you’re done.

I’m stand (B)off ish, don’t want what you’re of f’ring, and I’m done (Dm)talk ing.

Aw f’lly (F)sad it had to be that way.

So tell my peo ple when they’re (Bbmaj7)read y that I’m read y, and I’m (Dm)stand in’ by the T V with my (F)bean ie low.

Yo, I’ll be o ver (B)here, whoa, (Bbmaj7)here, whoa, (Dm)here.

Whoa I (F)ask my self, “What am I do in’ (B)here?” Whoa, (Bbmaj7)here, whoa, (Dm)here.

And I can’t (F)wait till we can break up out ta (B)here.

(Whoa.)

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(Whoa.)

Here by Alessia Cara — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Here” by Alessia Cara 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 Bb at 128 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 "Here" 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 "Here"?
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 Alessia Cara songs work for kids?
Try "HOW FAR I'LL GO", "SCARS TO YOUR BEAUTIFUL", "HERE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.