Words Fail (From Dear Evan Hansen)

by Pasek & Paul

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I nev er meant to make it such a mess

I nev er thought that it would (Gsus)go this far

So I just (Csus2)stand here (G)sor ry (G)search ing for (G)some thing to say

(Csus2)some thing to say

Words fail

Words fail

There’s (C)noth ing I can say.

I guess...

I thought I could be part of this

I nev er had this kind of thing be fore

I nev er (Csus2)had that per fect girl who (A7)some how could see the good part of me

I nev er had the dad who stuck it out

No corn y jokes or base ball gloves

No mom who just was (Cm)there, ’cause (G)“Mom” was (A7)all that she had

to be

That’s not a wor thy ex pla na tion (G)I know

there is (Dsus)none

Noth ing can make (Bm)sense of all these (Am)things I’ve (D)done

(Gmaj7)Words fail

Words (G)fail

(Csus2)there’s

(Fsus2)noth ing I can say ex cept, (G)some times you (C)see ev ’ry thing you’ve (C)want ed and

some times

you see (C)ev ’ry thing you (C)wish you had and it’s right there, right there, right (G)there in (C)front of (F)you

And you want to be (C)lieve it’s true

(F)So you (C)make it (Fsus2)true

And you think may be (C)ev ’ry (C)bod y (Fsus2)wants it,

needs it

a (Cmaj7)lit tle bit (F)too

This was just a sad

in ven tion

It was n’t real

I know

But we were hap py

I guess I could n’t (Bbsus2)let that go

I guess I could n’t (F)give that up

I guess I want ed to be lieve ’Cause if I just be lieve then I don’t have to see what’s real ly there No, I’d rath er pre (Dm7)tend I’m some thing bet ter than these bro ken parts

Pre (F)tend I’m some thing oth er than this (C)mess that I am ’Cause then (Dm)I don’t have to look at it and (Bb)no one gets to look at it No,

(Bb)no one can real ly see

’Cause I’ve learned to (F)slam on the brake

Be fore I (F)e ven turn the key,

Be fore I make (G)the mis take

Be fore I (F)lead with the worst of me I (C)nev er let them (F)see the worst of (G)me.

’Cause what if ev ’ry one saw?

What if ev ’ry one knew?

Would they like what they saw?

Or would they hate it (G)too?

Will I just (Am7)keep on (G)run ning a (C)way from what’s (F)true?

(Am)All I ev er (F)do

is run

So how do I

step in,

step in to the sun?

Words Fail (From Dear Evan Hansen) by Pasek & Paul — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Words Fail (From Dear Evan Hansen)” by Pasek & Paul 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 90 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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Frequently asked questions

Is "Words Fail (From Dear Evan Hansen)" 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 "Words Fail (From Dear Evan Hansen)"?
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.