The Pieces Don't Fit Anymore

· by James Morrison

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(C)Mm,

mm,

mm,

mm.

I’ve been twist ing and turn ing

in a space that’s too (Am)small.

I’ve been (C)draw ing a line

and watch ing it (Am)fall.

You’ve been (F)clos ing me in, es, I clos ing the space in my (C)heart.

But I (Am)Watch ing us fad ing and (F)watch ing it all fall a (C)part.

(Dm7)Well, I (F)can’t ex plain

why it’s (Dm7)not e nough

’cause I (Am)gave it all

to (C7)you.

And if you (F)leave me now,

oh, just (Dm7)leave me now,

it’s the (Am)bet ter thing

to (C7)do.

It’s (F)time to sur ren der, it’s been (Dm7)too long pre tend ing.

There’s (Am)no use in try ing when the (C7)piec es don’t fit an y (F)more.

The (Dm7)piec es don’t fit here an y (C)more.

You pulled me un der

so I had to give (Am)in.

Such a (C)beau ti ful mess

that’s break ing my (Am)skin.

Well, I (F)hide all the bruis es, I hide all the dam age that’s (C)done.

But I (Am)show how I’m feel ing un (F)til all the feel ing has (C)gone.

(Dm7)Well, I (F)can’t ex plain

why it’s (Dm7)not e nough

’cause I (Am)gave it all

to (C7)you.

And if you (F)leave me now,

oh, just (Dm7)leave me now,

it’s the (Am)bet ter thing

to (C7)do.

It’s (F)time to sur ren der, it’s been (Dm7)too long pre tend ing.

There’s (Am)no use in try ing when the (C7)piec es don’t fit an y (F)more.

The (Dm7)piec es don’t fit here an y (C)more.

Oh, don’t mis (E7)un der stand

how I (Am)feel

’cause I’ve (D9)tried, yes, I’ve tried.

But still I don’t know why, no, I (E7)don’t know why.

I don’t know why,

why I (C)more.

The (Dm7)piec es don’t fit an y (C)more.

Mm,

mm,

mm.

The Pieces Don't Fit Anymore by James Morrison — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Pieces Don't Fit Anymore” by James Morrison 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 C at 72 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 "The Pieces Don't Fit Anymore" 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 Pieces Don't Fit Anymore"?: 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 Pieces Don't Fit Anymore" use?: Just 8 chords: Am, C, C7, D9, Dm7, E7, F, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other James Morrison songs work for kids?: Try "NOTHING EVER HURT LIKE YOU", "WONDERFUL WORLD", "YOU MAKE IT REAL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.