Something That I Want

by Grace Potter

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Lyrics

She’s a girl ing with the (Bb)best in ten tions;

he’s a man come of his own in ven tion.

She looked out the win dow, she walked out the door,

but she fol lowed him, and he said, “What you look ing for?”

She said: I (Dm)want some thing that I want,

some thing that I tell my self I need.

Some thing that I want,

and I need ev ’ry thing I see.

Some thing that I want,

some thing that I tell my self I need.

Some thing that I want,

and I need ev ’ry thing I see,

yeah.

He’s been liv ing in a (Bb)pure il lu sion.

She’s gon na come to her own con clu sion.

She Right when you think dow, you know what to say,

some one comes a long and and shows you a brand new way.

He said: I (Dm)want some thing that I want,

some thing that I tell my self I need.

Some thing that I want,

and I need ev ’ry thing I see.

Some thing that I want,

some thing that I tell my self I need.

Some thing that I want,

and I need ev ’ry thing I see,

yeah.

’ry thing, ’cause it’s so eas y to make be lieve; it (Dm)seems you’re liv ing in a dream.

(F)Don’t you see that what you need is stand ing in front of you?

(F)Oh, I and I need ev ’ry thing I see, yeah, y yeah, y yeah, y yeah.

Well, won’t you give it to me now.

And I need ev ’ry thing I see.

yeah, y yeah, y yeah, y yeah.

Well, won’t you give it to me now.

And I need ev ’ry thing I see.

Something That I Want by Grace Potter — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Something That I Want by Grace Potter 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 168 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 "Something That I Want" 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 "Something That I Want"?
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.