Morningside

by Sara Bareilles

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Lyrics

I’m not scared of you now,

or so I say.

There’s (Eb5)no rea son to (F5)run,

al though I (Eb5)may.

I’m not (Cm)as sure (Eb)as (F9)I seem;

(Cm)this much (Cm)I (Eb)know.

What does (Cm)it mean (Eb)when you (F9)leave

and I fol (Cm)low?

I could try to for get what you do when I let you get (Abmaj7)through to me, but then you do it (Eb)o ver a gain.

I (Eb)could rage like a fire and you’d bring (F#)rain I de sire till you (Fm7)get to me on my morn ing side.

(Cm7)Oh,

yeah, yeah,

(Eb)yeah.

I keep (Eb)my dis tance, I (F9)tried;

no use, (F9)no.

But (Eb)no mat ter the (F9)miles,

I’m (Eb)back to (F9)you.

I could try to for get what you do when I let you get you (Abmaj7)through to me, but then you do it (Eb)o ver a gain.

I (Eb)could rage like a fire and you’d bring (F#)rain I de sire till you (Fm7)get to me on my morn ing side.

Let (Eb)me down, you say nev er; ba by blues, don’t you ev er.

I’m (Abmaj7)used to be ing one with the mis (Eb)for tune to find af ter noons run for cov er and full moons just won der what it (Fm7)looks like here on my morn ing side.

Look back;

don’t you dare let me start to do that.

I don’t care if the things that I (Ab)have

on ly make me a fraid (Bb)to (Ebmaj9)lose.

(Ebmaj7)I need to let go.

Need (Ab5)to want to keep (Cm7)let ting you know

that we both have a rea son to fol low.

Long as we let (Bb)this (Eb)lead, I’m (Absus2)bare ly (Abm)breath

ing.

(B)I try

Woh,

(Yeah, woh,

yeah, woh,

yeah.

woh, woh.

Woh,

Yeah, woh, woh, yeah, woh, woh, yeah.)

yeah.

(Cm7)Woh,

yeah.

Morningside by Sara Bareilles — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Morningside 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 Ab at 120 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 "Morningside" 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 "Morningside"?
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 "Morningside" use?
Just 20 chords: Ab6, Abm, Abmaj7, Abpow, Absus2, Bb, Bdim7, C, +12 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.