So Much More Than This

by Grace VanderWaal

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Sit right (C)here, chil ling, lev el low.

(F5)Close your eyes and (Bb)just let it flow.

(Dm)Right next to me I (C)hear your heart beat, beat when the (F5)dial turns up (Bb)and the mu sic starts play ing.

We don’t re al (C)ize in this so ci e ty, does n’t (F5)mat ter how your hair (Bb)looks or what they are think ing.

Just, just what we are find ing.

Tap your foot (Bb)and lis ten in.

Ig (F)nore the world, (C)let the mu sic cave in.

Close your phone (Bb)and breathe in the air.

You’ll (F)soon re al ize (C)that there’s some thing that is (Gm)so much (Bb)more than this.

(F)It is (C)what it is.

(Gm)So much (Bb)more than this.

(Gm)So much (Bb)more than this, (F)it is (C)what it is.

(Gm)So much (Bb)more than this.

The whole crowd (C)seems to like me now ’cause they (F5)think I’m cool, (Bb)but back when I was in school, they found it ver y (C)eas y to hate me.

(F5)Fun ny how al ways (Bb)these times are chang ing.

Back then it was (C)so eas y to shat ter, but (F5)now in the end, it does n’t real ly mat ter.

(Bb)All of the talk (C)and the talk from ya (Dm)won’t e ven mat ter when the lights come (C)up.

(Bb)All of the talk (C)and the talk from ya.

(Dm7)Hey.

(Bb)O pen your eyes (C)and just wake up, (Dm)do all the things that will mat ter to (C)you.

(Bb)O pen your eyes (C)and just wake up.

(CN.C.)Whoa, oh.

Tap your foot (Bb)and lis ten in.

Ig (F)nore the world, (C)let the mu sic cave in.

Close your phone (Bb)and breathe in the air, you’ll (F)soon re al ize (C)that there’s some thing that is (Gm)so much (Bb)more than this.

(F)It is (C)what it is.

(Gm)So much (Bb)more than this.

(Gm)So much (Bb)more than this.

(F)It is (C)what it is.

(Gm)So much (Bb)more than this.

(Gm)So much (Bb)more than this.

(F)It is (C)what it is.

(Gm)So much (Bb)more than this.

(F)Oh, oh, (C)oh, oh, oh, oh.

So Much More Than This by Grace VanderWaal — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “So Much More Than This 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 Bb at 90 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 "So Much More Than This" 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 "So Much More Than This"?
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 "So Much More Than This" use?
Just 7 chords: Bb, C, Dm, Dm7, F, Fpow, Gm. Take it one section at a time.
What other Grace VanderWaal songs work for kids?
Try "CLEARLY", "A Better Life", "Burned". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.