The Great Escape

· by Boys Like Girls

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Pa per bags and plas tic hearts,

all our be long ings in shop ping carts.

It’s good bye

but (Asus2)we got one more night.

Let’s get drunk and the ride of a round and make peace with an emp ty town.

And (Asus2)We can make it right.

Throw it a (C#m7)way, for get yes ter (Asus2)day.

We’ll make the (E5)great es cape.

And we won’t hear a (C#m7)word they say.

They don’t know us (E5)an y way.

Watch it burn,

let it die

’cause (Asus2)we are fi n’ly free to night.

To per night will change our lives.

It’s so be good to be by your side but we’ll cry.

We (Asus2)won’t give up the fight.

We’ll scream loud at the top of our lungs

and they’ll think it’s just ’cause we’re young.

And (Asus2)we’ll feel so a live.

Throw it a (C#m7)way, for get yes ter (Asus2)day.

We’ll make the (E5)great es cape.

And we won’t hear a (C#m7)word they say.

They don’t know us (E5)an y way.

Watch it burn, let it die

’cause (Asus2)we are fi n’ly free to night.

to night.

All of the wast ed time, the (E)hours that were left be hind, the (F#m11)an swers that we’ll nev er find: (Bsus)They don’t mean a thing to night.

Throw it a (C#m7)way, for get yes ter (Asus2)day.

We’ll make the (E5)great es cape.

We won’t hear a (C#m7)word they say.

They don’t know us (E5)an y way.

Throw it a (C#m7)way, for get yes ter (Asus2)day.

We’ll make the (E5)great es cape.

And we won’t hear a (C#m7)word they say.

They don’t know us (E5)an y way.

Throw it a (C#m7)way, for get yes ter (Asus2)day.

We’ll make the (E5)great es cape.

And we won’t hear a (C#m7)word they say.

They don’t know us (E5)an y way.

Throw it a (E5)an y way.

Watch it burn, let it die

’cause (Asus2)we are fi n’ly free to night.

The Great Escape by Boys Like Girls — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Great Escape” by Boys Like Girls 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 E at 150 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.
How many chords does "The Great Escape" use?: Just 11 chords: Asus2, B, Bsus4, C, C#m7, E, E6, Emaj7, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Boys Like Girls songs work for kids?: Try "LOVE DRUNK", "HERO/HEROINE", "Great Big World". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.