Escape My Mind

by Grace VanderWaal
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Lyrics

(G)It was wrong; would ’ve nev er worked.

Or at least I (Em)told my self

to (C)not make it hurt.

I (G)try to blast mu sic

in at tempt to get you (Em)out of my eyes, but I (C)can’t es cape my mind.

I (G)hate you ’cause I will al ways look at your (Em)pic ture.

And I (G)tell my self that I’m o ver you; then I get a lit tle un sure.

I (G)wish I (Gsus)could get (G)you

out of my (Em)mind,

but I (C)think a bout it all the time.

And I (G)wish I (Gsus)could not (G)think, for once in my (Em)life,

but (Cm)when I see your face, I can’t es cape my mind.

I know we were nev er a thing, but I al ways (Em)think a bout what could have (C)hap pened if we kept go ing.

And I (G)nev er had this hap pen to me.

On ly in the (Em)mov ies,

but, (C)hon ey, it is hap pen ing.

I my mind.

I (G)can’t es cape my mind.

I wish I could (C)turn it off some (Cm)times.

I (G)can’t es cape my mind.

I wish I could (C)turn it off some (Cm)times.

I (Cm)times.

I (G)wish I (Gsus)could get (G)you

out of my (Em)mind,

but I (C)think a bout it all the time.

And I (G)wish I (Gsus)could not (G)think, for once in my (Em)life,

but (Cm)when I see your face, I can’t es cape my (G)mind.

Escape My Mind — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Escape My Mind" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 192 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Escape My Mind”

Can I play "Escape My Mind" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Escape My Mind" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Escape My Mind" by Grace VanderWaal played in?
Escape My Mind is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Escape My Mind"?
The arrangement plays at 192 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Escape My Mind" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Escape My Mind"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Escape My Mind"?
"Escape My Mind" was originally performed by Grace VanderWaal. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Grace VanderWaal can I play here?
Try "CLEARLY", "SO MUCH MORE THAN THIS", "A Better Life". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Escape My Mind"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Escape My Mind" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Escape My Mind"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Escape My Mind" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.