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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Basket Case" by Sara Bareilles in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "Basket Case" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Basket Case" with hands-separate practice in D at 85 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Basket Case"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Basket Case" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Basket Case"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Basket Case" is in the key of D at 85 BPM.