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

Iโ€™m a gal ler y of bro ken hearts.

Iโ€™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

Iโ€™m a gal ler y of bro ken hearts.

Iโ€™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 beโ€ฆ) (F#)know that may be (A)I will be O (E)K.

Be Ok โ€” Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Be Ok" by Ingrid Michaelson in falling notes style โ€” like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 โ€œBe Okโ€

Can I learn "Be Ok" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes โ€” 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 "Be Ok" with hands-separate practice in E at 65 BPM.
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 โ€” 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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Be Ok"?
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 "Be Ok" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Be Ok"?
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. "Be Ok" is in the key of E at 65 BPM.