Is "In Case" 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 "In Case"?

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 "In Case" use?

Just 9 chords: Ab, Absus2, Bbm, Db, Dbsus2, Eb, Ebsus4, Fm, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Demi Lovato songs work for kids?

Try "LA LA LAND", "DIFFERENT SUMMERS", "NEON LIGHTS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

In Case

· by Demi Lovato

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Lyrics

Oh.

(Ab)Pic tures in (Absus2)my pock et are (Ab)fad ed from (Absus2)the wash er.

(Ab)I can bare (Absus2)ly just make out your face.

I (Absus2)Food you saved for lat er in the (Absus2)my re frig er a tor.

It’s I (Ab)been too long (Absus2)since lat er nev er came.

I know

one day e (Dbsus2)ven tual ly, yeah, I know

one day I’ll have to (Ebsus)let it all (Eb)go.

But I keep it just in case,

yeah, I keep it just in case.

In case

you don’t find what you’re (Dbsus2)look ing for.

In case

you’re miss ing what you (Ebsus)had be fore.

In case you change your mind, I’ll be wait ing here.

In case you just want to come home.

(Ab)Strong e nough (Absus2)to leave you, but (Ab)weak e nough (Absus2)to need you, (Ab)cared e nough (Absus2)to let you walk a way.

I (Absus2)took that dirt y jack et from the (Absus2)trash right where you left it ’cause I (Ab)could n’t stand (Absus2)to see it go to waste.

I know

one day e (Dbsus2)ven tual ly, yeah, I know

one day I’ll have to (Ebsus)let it all (Eb)go.

But I keep it just in case,

yeah, I keep it just in case.

In case

you don’t find what you’re (Dbsus2)look ing for.

In case

you’re miss ing what you (Ebsus)had be fore.

In case you change your mind, I’ll be wait ing here.

In case you just want to come home.

In case

you’re look ing in that (Fm)mir ror one day and miss my arms, how they (Ebsus)wrapped a round your (Eb)waist.

I say

that you can (Fm)love me a gain e ven if it is n’t the case.

Oh.

You don’t find what you’re (Db)look ing for.

Oh.

You’re miss ing my love.

You don’t find what you’re (Dbsus2)look ing for, in case

you’re miss ing what you (Ebsus)had be fore.

In case you change your mind, I’ll be wait ing here.

In case you just want to come home,

in case.

Yeah.

Ooh.

In Case by Demi Lovato — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “In Case” by Demi Lovato 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 Db at 88 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "In Case" 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 "In Case"?: 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 "In Case" use?: Just 9 chords: Ab, Absus2, Bbm, Db, Dbsus2, Eb, Ebsus4, Fm, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Demi Lovato songs work for kids?: Try "LA LA LAND", "DIFFERENT SUMMERS", "NEON LIGHTS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.