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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Basket Case" by Sara Bareilles: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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 there a karaoke version of "Basket Case" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Basket Case" by Sara Bareilles. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Basket Case" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Basket Case" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.