Other arrangements of Basket Case
Pick a learning view.
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 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 with out 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 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 that’s what 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.
Basket Case — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Basket Case" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of D, 85 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Basket Case”
- Why does "Basket Case" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Basket Case".
- What key is "Basket Case" by Sara Bareilles played in?
- Basket Case is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Basket Case"?
- The arrangement plays at 85 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Basket Case" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Basket Case"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Basket Case"?
- "Basket Case" was originally performed by Sara Bareilles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Basket Case"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, Bm7, D, Em7, G, Gm.
- What other songs by Sara Bareilles can I play here?
- Try "Vegas", "Hold My Heart", "1000 TIMES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Basket Case"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Basket Case".
- Can I see all the notes in "Basket Case"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of D at 85 BPM.