I Choose You

by Sara Bareilles
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Lyrics

Let the bough break, let it come down crash ing.

Let the sun fade out to a dark sky.

I can’t say I’d e ven no tice it was ab sent,

’cause I could live by the light of your eyes.

I un fold be fore you

what I’ve strung to geth er,

the ver y first words of a life long to a life long love let ter.

Tell the world that we (Esus)fi n’lly got it all right.

I choose

you.

I will be come yours (Esus)and you will be come mine.

I choose

you.

I choose

(CN.C.)you.

(A)(Yeah, oh,

oh.) (F#m)yeah, yeah, yeah,

(Bup, yeah.) oh,

oh.)

There was a time when (G#dim)I would have be lieved them

if they (D)told me you could (A)not come true, just love’s il lu sion.

But then you (A)found me,

and ev ’ry thing changed;

and (D)I be lieve in some thing a gain.

you.

We are not per fect; we’ll learn from our mis takes.

And as long as it takes, I will prove my love to you.

I am not scared of the end, it’s I am un der pre pared.

But I am will ing,

and e ven bet ter,

I get to be the oth er half of you.

Tell the world that we (Esus)fi n’lly got it all right.

I choose

you,

yeah.

I will be come yours (Esus)and you will be come mine.

I choose

you.

I choose

you.

I choose

(CN.C.)you.

I Choose You — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "I Choose You" 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 A, 152 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “I Choose You”

What key is "I Choose You" by Sara Bareilles played in?
I Choose You is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Choose You"?
The arrangement plays at 152 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Choose You" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "I Choose You"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Choose You"?
"I Choose You" was originally performed by Sara Bareilles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "I Choose You"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: A, B7, C, D, E, E#dim7, Esus4, F#m, +1 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 "I Choose You" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I Choose You" 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 "I Choose You" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in A, 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 "I Choose You" 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.