Other arrangements of Between The Lines
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(F#)Time
to tell me the truth,
to bur den your mouth for what you say.
No piec es of pa per in the way.
’Cause I can’t con tin ue
pre tend ing to choose
the op po site sides on which we fall.
The lov ing you lat ers, if at all.
(C#)No right minds could wrong be
this man y times.
My mem ’ry is cruel.
I’m queen of at ten tion to de tails,
de fend ing in ten tions if he fails.
Un til now
he told me her name.
It sound ed fa mil iar in a way.
I could have sworn I’d heard him say it ten thou sand times.
Oh, if on ly (Bsus2)I had been lis t’ning.
(F#)Leave un said, un spo ken.
(F#)Eyes wide shut, un o pened.
(C#)You and me
(Bsus2)al ways be
tween the lines,
be tween the lines.
I thought I,
thought I was read y to bleed,
that we’d move from the shad ows on the wall
and stand in the cen ter of it all.
Too late; two choic es: to stay
or to leave.
Mine was so eas y to un cov er.
He’d al read y left with the oth er.
(C#)So I’ve learned to
(Bsus2)lis ten through si lence.
(Bsus2)al ways be.
You and me
(Bsus2)al ways be.
I tell my self
(B)all the words he sure ly meant to say.
I’ll talk un til
the (Bmaj7)con ver sa tion does n’t stay on.
(C#)Wait for me, I’m
(Bsus2)al most (Bsus2)read y,
(C#)when he meant let
(B5)go.
(F#)Leave un said, un spo ken.
(F#)Eyes wide shut, un o pened.
(C#)You and me
(Bsus2)al ways be.
You and me
(Bsus2)al ways (Bsus2)be
tween the lines.
Be tween the lines,
be tween the lines.
Mm.
Between The Lines — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Between The Lines" 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 F#, 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Between The Lines”
- What key is "Between The Lines" by Sara Bareilles played in?
- Between The Lines is arranged in the key of F# on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Between The Lines"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Between The Lines" 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 "Between The Lines"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Between The Lines"?
- "Between The Lines" was originally performed by Sara Bareilles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Between The Lines"?
- This arrangement uses 14 chords: B, B6, Bmaj7, Bmaj9, Bpow, Bsus2, C#, C#6, +6 more.
- 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 "Between The Lines" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Between The Lines" 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 "Between The Lines" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F#, 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 "Between The Lines" 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.