Between The Lines

by Sara Bareilles
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Lyrics

(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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Between The Lines" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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.

About “Between The Lines”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Between The Lines"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Between The Lines". Key of F#, 120 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.