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I Choose You

· by Sara Bareilles

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Lyrics

Let the bough break, let it come down crash ing.

Let the sun fade out to a dark sky.

I can’t say I’d e ven no tice it was ab sent,

’cause I could live by the light of your eyes.

I un fold be fore you

what I’ve strung to geth er,

the ver y first words of a life long to a life long love let ter.

Tell the world that we (Esus)fi n’lly got it all right.

I choose

you.

I will be come yours (Esus)and you will be come mine.

I choose

you.

I choose

(CN.C.)you.

(A)(Yeah, oh,

oh.) (F#m)yeah, yeah, yeah,

(Bup, yeah.) oh,

oh.)

There was a time when (G#dim)I would have be lieved them

if they (D)told me you could (A)not come true, just love’s il lu sion.

But then you (A)found me,

and ev ’ry thing changed;

and (D)I be lieve in some thing a gain.

you.

We are not per fect; we’ll learn from our mis takes.

And as long as it takes, I will prove my love to you.

I am not scared of the end, it’s I am un der pre pared.

But I am will ing,

and e ven bet ter,

I get to be the oth er half of you.

Tell the world that we (Esus)fi n’lly got it all right.

I choose

you,

yeah.

I will be come yours (Esus)and you will be come mine.

I choose

you.

I choose

you.

I choose

(CN.C.)you.

I Choose You by Sara Bareilles — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I Choose You” by Sara Bareilles 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 A at 152 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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 Choose You" 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 Choose You"?: 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 "I Choose You" use?: Just 9 chords: A, B7, C, D, E, E#dim7, Esus4, F#m, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Sara Bareilles songs work for kids?: Try "Vegas", "Hold My Heart", "1000 TIMES". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.