Learn "Basket Case" by Sara Bareilles on Piano

Master "Basket Case" by Sara Bareilles with our interactive piano player. This hard-level Pop arrangement is in the key of D at 85 BPM, making it a rewarding piece for advanced players to master.

Tip: Break "Basket Case" into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo until they feel natural.

Lyrics

I (A)don’t want to (G)talk a bout it to you. I’m not an o pen book that you can ri fle through, the (A)cold, hard truth that you’ll (Bm7)see right to. I’m just a (D)bas ket case with out you. He’s not a (A)mag ic man and or a (G)per fect fit, but had a stead y hand and I got used (G)track to it. And a (A)glass cage heart and in (Bm7)vit ed me in, and now I’m just a (D)bas ket case (A)and with out we him. You’re beg ging for the (G)truth, so I’m say ing it to you. I’ve been sav ing your place and what (G)good does it do? Now I’m just a (D)bas ket case. Now I’m just a (D)bas ket case. I (A)don’t say much and it ’ll (G)stay that way. You got a steel train touch and I’m just a (G)track you lay. So I’ll (A)stay right here and in (Bm7)un der neath you. and now I’m just a (D)bas ket case (A)and that’s what we do. You’re beg ging for the (G)truth, so I’m say ing it to you. I’ve been sav ing your place and what (G)good does it do? Now I’m just a (D)bas ket case. Now I’m just a (D)bas ket case. I Won’t some bod y come on in and tug at my seams. Oh, send your (A)ar mies in of rob bers and thieves to steal the state I’m (G)in. I don’t want it an y more. Now I’m just a (D)bas ket case. Now I’m a just (D)bas ket case. Now I’m just a (D)bas ket case.

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
D
Tempo
85 BPM
Difficulty
hard

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How to Play "Basket Case" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.