Insane Sometimes

· by Grace VanderWaal

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(Bm)Tap your (G)foot and (D)watch the (A)clock.

I (Bm)tried to look (G)ex cit ed when you (D)walked in (A)side the door,

(A)but it was all for (Bm)show.

I (Bm)need to (G)get it all (D)out of my (A)mind, just (Bm)blast some (G)mu sic and (D)close my (A)eyes, mm, oh, oh, oh.

Got (A)me sing ing like: (Bm)oh, oh, oh.

(G)Turn it up, and I’ll (Bm)sing it (A)loud, and just (G)shut the world out.

(G)See the col ors, feel it (Bm)in my (A)bones.

It goes: (G)oh.

Spin the (Bm)rec ord, (G)dar ling, in (D)side of my (A)mind, and let’s just (Bm)go, go, (G)go, and lose (D)track of (A)time.

(Bm)Here we (G)go on this (D)cra zy (A)ride.

(Bm)Here we (G)go in this (D)cra zy (A)life, ooh, oh.

’Cause, (A)’cause, don’t you know

we’re (CN.C.)all a lit tle in sane some times?

(Bm)Loud er and (G)loud er with (D)ev er y (A)thought,

(Bm)shak ing the (G)floors un til the (D)pic tures fall (A)off the walls,

the walls.

So,

we’re (D)all a lit tle (A)in sane some times?

Don’t you know,

ooh,

ooh,

we’re (A)all a lit tle in sane some times?

Spin the (Bm)rec ord, (G)dar ling, in (D)side of my (A)mind, and let’s just (Bm)go, go, (G)go, and lose (D)track of (A)time.

(Bm)Here we (G)go on this (D)cra zy (A)ride.

(Bm)Here we (G)go in this (D)cra zy (A)life, ooh, oh.

’Cause, (A)’cause, don’t you know

we’re (D)all a lit tle (A)in sane some times?

(G)Oh,

(D)oh.

We’re (A)all a lit tle in sane some times.

Insane Sometimes by Grace VanderWaal — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Insane Sometimes” by Grace VanderWaal 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 D at 110 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 "Insane Sometimes" 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 "Insane Sometimes"?: 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 Grace VanderWaal songs work for kids?: Try "CLEARLY", "SO MUCH MORE THAN THIS", "A Better Life". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.