The Great Escape

by P!nk

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Lyrics

(Bb)I can un der (Gm)stand wave how, when the (Bb)edg es are rough

and they (Bb)cut you (Gm)like they’re ti ny sliv ers of (Gm)glass,

and you’ve re treat ed and you (Cm)feel too much, ner like and you (Eb)don’t know (Cm)how long you’re gon na last.

(Bb)you.

But ev ’ry one you (F)know

is try in’ to (Eb)smooth it (Bb)o ver,

(Eb)find a way to (Bb)make the hurt go a way.

But (Bb)ev ’ry one you (F)know

is try in’ to (Bb)smooth it o ver like you’re (Bb)Ev try ’ry one in’ to scream a floor un der wa (F)ter.

But I But (Eb)I won’t let you make the (Bb)great

(F)es (Eb)cape; I’m nev er gon na (Eb)watch you check ing (Bb)out (Fsus)of (F)this (Eb)place.

I’m not gon na lose you, ’cause the (Bb)pas sion and the (F)pain

are gon na (Bb)keep you a (F)live some day,

gon na (Eb)keep you a live some day.

I (Bb)feel like I der (Gm)could wave my fist in (Bb)front of your face

and you (Bb)would n’t (Gm)flinch, or e ven feel ers a (Gm)thing;

and you’ve re treat ed to your (Cm)si lent cor ner like you de (Eb)cid ed (Cm)the fight was o ver for (Bb)you.

But ev ’ry one you (F)know

is try in’ to (Eb)smooth it (Bb)o ver,

(Eb)find a way to (Bb)make the hurt go a way.

Yeah, (Bb)ev ’ry one you (F)know

is try in’ to (Bb)smooth it o ver like you’re (Bb)Ev try ’ry one in’ to needs a floor they can fall (F)through.

But I But (Eb)I won’t let you make the (Bb)great

(F)es (Eb)cape; I’m nev er gon na (Eb)watch you check ing (Bb)out (Fsus)of (F)this (Eb)place.

I’m not gon na lose you, ’cause the (Bb)pas sion and the (F)pain

are gon na (Bb)keep you a (F)live some day,

gon na (Eb)keep you a live some day.

I (Bb)keep you a (F)live some day,

they’re gon na keep you a live some day.

Oh, ter ri fied (Gm)of the dark, but not if (Bb)you go with (Gm)me.

And I won’t need a (Gm)pill to make me (Bb)numb.

And I (Eb)wrote the book on (Cm)run nin’,

but that (Eb)chap ter of my life will soon be done.

Ah, (F)I’m the king of the (Eb)great

es (F)cape.

You’re not gon na watch me check ing (Eb)out (Bb)of this (F)place.

You’re not gon na lose me, ’cause the (Eb)pas sion and (Bb)pain

are gon na (Eb)keep us a (Bb)live some day.

Yeah, the pas sion and the pain

are gon na (Eb)keep us a live

some day,

some day,

yeah.

The Great Escape by P!nk — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Great Escape” by P!nk 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 Eb at 76 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 "The Great Escape" 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 "The Great Escape"?
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.