Hand In My Pocket

by Alanis Morissette
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Lyrics

I’m (G5)broke but I’m hap py, I’m poor and but I’m kind,

I’m short but I’m health y, yeah.

I’m high but I’m ground ed, I’m sane but I’m o ver whelmed, I’m lost but I’m hope ful, ba by.

What it all comes down to

is is that ev ’ry thing’s it gon na be (G5)fine, fine, fine.

I’ve got (G5)one hand in my pock et and the (G5)oth er one is giv ing a high a five.

I feel (G5)drunk but I’m so ber, I’m green and I’m un der

I’m tired but I’m work ing, yeah.

I care but I’m rest less, I’m here but I’m real ly gone, I’m wrong and I’m sor ry, ba by.

What it all comes down to

is is that ev ’ry thing’s got gon na be (G5)quite al right.

I’ve got (G5)one hand in my pocl et and the (G5)oth er one is flick ing a cig a rette.

I feel

(G5)free but I’m fo cused, I’m green and but I’m wise,

I’m hard but I’m friend ly, ba

I’m sad but I’m laugh ing, I’m brave but I’m chick en shit, I’m sick but I’m pret ty, ba by.

What it all comes down to

is that I have n’t got got all fi gured (G5)out just yet.

I’ve got (G5)one hand in my pock et and the (G5)oth er one is giv ing the peace a sign.

I feel

I’m

And what it all comes down to, my friends,

yeah,

is that ev ’ry thing’s just fine, fine,

fine.

I’ve got (G5)one hand in my pock et and the (Csus2)oth er one is hail ing (G5)a tax i cab.

Hand In My Pocket — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Hand In My Pocket" by Alanis Morissette: 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 G, 94 BPM.

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

About “Hand In My Pocket”

What key is "Hand In My Pocket" by Alanis Morissette played in?
Hand In My Pocket 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 "Hand In My Pocket"?
The arrangement plays at 94 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Hand In My Pocket" 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 "Hand In My Pocket"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Hand In My Pocket"?
"Hand In My Pocket" was originally performed by Alanis Morissette. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Hand In My Pocket"?
This arrangement uses 2 chords: Csus2, Gpow. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by Alanis Morissette can I play here?
Try "IRONIC", "YOU LEARN", "YOU OUGHTA KNOW". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Hand In My Pocket" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Hand In My Pocket" by Alanis Morissette. 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 "Hand In My Pocket" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, 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 "Hand In My Pocket" 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.