Cassiopeia

by Sara Bareilles
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Come in close; now it’s time to tell a sto ry.

Light Long a go and so man y years be fore we ev er were, ev er dreamed we e ven could be, there was her, and her ver y first pei heart beat.

All a lone in the cor ner of the night sky, spi ral bones of a su per no va star light.

Fell in love with an oth er burn ing bright; she They dreamed of a a day to ig nite.

She said, (G)“To night,

come on, come on, col lide!

Break me to piec es.

I,

I think your just like heav en.

Why?

Come on, come on, col lide!

See what a fi re fee ls like.

I bet it’s just like heav en.”

(Just like heav en.)

(Just like heav en.) Such a shame; no where near e ven a near miss.

Light years a way from the hope of be ing some place.

An chored home in her in ter stel lar sea, but poor was lone ly her ver si o pei a!

beat.

So she sighs, and she burns with des pa ra tion; learns to cry o ver love of con stel la tions.

Then the spark from a star shoot ing ing too close.

They both smile; what a day to ex plode!

She said, (G)“To night,

come on, come on, col lide!

Break me to piec es.

I,

I think your just like heav en.

Why?

Come on, come on, col lide!

See what a fi re fee ls like.

I bet it’s just like heav en.”

(Just like heav en.)

(Just like heav en.) (Just like heav en.) Long a go, in the sky built be fore us, su per no va grew up to be star dust.

Cassiopeia by Sara Bareilles

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 88 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Cassiopeia

What key is "Cassiopeia" in?
"Cassiopeia" by Sara Bareilles is in the key of G with a tempo of 88 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Cassiopeia" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Cassiopeia" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Cassiopeia"?
This arrangement of "Cassiopeia" uses 4 chords: Am, C, D7, G. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
How long does it take to learn "Cassiopeia" on piano?
2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Sara Bareilles can I play here?
Try "Vegas", "Hold My Heart", "1000 TIMES". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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