I Caught Myself

· by Paramore

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(Bbmaj7)Down to you, you’re push ing and pull ing me down to you.

But I don’t know what I...

Now when I caught my self, I had to stop my self, I’m say ing some thing that I should have nev er thought.

Now when I caught my self, I had to stop my self from say ing some thing that I should have nev er thought of (Bbmaj7)you.

Oh, you, you’re push ing and pull ing me (Dm)down to you, but (F)I don’t know what I (Bbmaj7)want,

no, I don’t know what I (Gm7)want.

You (Bbmaj7)got it, you got it, some kind of mag ic, hyp (Dm)not ic, hyp not ic.

You’re (F)leav ing me breath less.

I (Bbmaj7)hate this, I hate this; you’re not the one I be (Gm7)lieve in, with (F)God as my wit ness.

(Gm7)want.

Don’t know what I want,

but I know it’s not you.

Keep push ing and pull ing me down,

but I know in my heart it’s not you.

Mmm.

Oh.

Now when I caught my self, I had to stop my self from say ing some thing that I should have nev er thought.

Now when I caught my self, I had to stop my self from say ing some thing that I should have nev er thought of (F)you.

I knew, I (Gm7)know in my heart it’s not (Dm7)you.

I nev er (Bb)know, I know what I (F)want,

I want,

I want.

Oh, no, I should have nev er thought.

I Caught Myself by Paramore — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I Caught Myself” by Paramore 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 116 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 "I Caught Myself" 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 "I Caught Myself"?: 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 Paramore songs work for kids?: Try "CRAZY GIRLS", "AIN'T IT FUN", "DAYDREAMING". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.