Be Ok

by Ingrid Michaelson
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Lyrics

(E)I just want to be O K, be O K, be O K.

(F#)I just want to (A)be O K to (E)day.

I just want to be O K, be O K, be O K.

(F#)I just want to (A)be O K to (E)day.

(E)I just want to know to day, know to day, know to day.

(F#)I just want to know some thing to (E)day.

I just want to feel to day, feel to day, feel to day.

(F#)I just want to feel some thing

to day.

O pen me up and you will see

I’m a gal ler y of bro ken hearts.

I’m be yond re pair.

(A)Let me be

and give me back my bro ken parts.

(E)I just want to feel to day, feel to day, feel to day.

(F#)I just want to feel some thing to (E)day.

I just want to know to day, know to day, know to day, (F#)know that may be I will be

O K.

O pen me up and you will see

I’m a gal ler y of bro ken hearts.

I’m be yond re pair.

(A)Let me be

and give me back my bro ken parts.

Just give me back my piec es.

Just give them back to me, please.

Just give me back my piec es

and let me hold my bro ken parts.

(F#)know that may be (A)I will be O (E)(Know that may be I will be O (A)know that may be I will be O know K, may be I will be…) (F#)know that may be (A)I will be O (E)K.

Be Ok — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Be Ok" 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 E, 65 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Be Ok”

Why does "Be Ok" 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 "Be Ok".
What key is "Be Ok" by Ingrid Michaelson played in?
Be Ok is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Be Ok"?
The arrangement plays at 65 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Be Ok" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Be Ok"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Be Ok"?
"Be Ok" was originally performed by Ingrid Michaelson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Be Ok"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, B, C#m, E, F#, F#7, F#m, G#.
What other songs by Ingrid Michaelson can I play here?
Try "OVER YOU", "GIRLS CHASE BOYS", "Everybody". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Be Ok"?
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 "Be Ok".
Can I see all the notes in "Be Ok"?
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 E at 65 BPM.