Trying To Pull Myself Away

by The Swell Season

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Lyrics

(D)Break ing up in the sta tion; a fi nal train.

I don’t e ven know (Am7)if I’ll ev er see you a gain.

Is it a choice that we e let ven (D)have?

(D)Bang, bang down on pi an o till I smash the keys.

Liv ing a lone with you the mel o (D)dies.

I Ev ’ry thing’s gone and I n’t don’t know where.

And the rule

of thumb

don’t ap ply

an y more

’cause the house

bles is burn

in’.

Try in’ to pull my self a way.

I’m caught in a pat tern and I can’t es cape.

Try in’ to pull my self a way.

(D)Late ly when I get lost there’s this thing I know.

I E ven the dogs (Am7)if have some er where you to go.

Ev ’ry thing comes if you just let it (D)be.

(D)Work, work, bright en the cor ners that will nev er see.

Un tan gle the thoughts that you know what they (D)mean.

I hope that the an swer does n’t come too late.

And the rule

of thumb

don’t ap ply

on y me

’cause the ta

bles are turn

in’.

Try in’ to pull my self a way.

I’m caught in a pat tern and I can’t es cape.

Try in’ to pull my self a way.

Caught in a pat tern and I can’t es cape,

(D)ev ’ry thing’s gone, ev ’ry (Am7)thing’s gone, ev ’ry thing’s gone.

(D)Ev ’ry thing’s gone, ev ’ry (Am7)thing’s gone, ev ’ry thing’s gone.

(D)Ev ’ry thing’s gone, ev ’ry (Am7)thing’s gone, ev ’ry thing’s gone.

(D)Ev ’ry thing’s gone, ev ’ry (Am7)thing’s gone.

Trying To Pull Myself Away by The Swell Season — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Trying To Pull Myself Away by The Swell Season 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 D at 116 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 "Trying To Pull Myself Away" 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 "Trying To Pull Myself Away"?
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.