Learn "ISLANDS" by Sara Bareilles on Piano

Master "ISLANDS" by Sara Bareilles with our interactive piano player. This hard-level Pop arrangement is in the key of D at 80 BPM, making it a rewarding piece for advanced players to master.

Tip: Break "ISLANDS" into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo until they feel natural.

Lyrics

Wait ing for the (G6)bus stop, wait ing for the con crete (G6)black top to set tle down long e nough to me to (G6)get off and get a (A)lit tle ground. Read y for the (G6)sea change, help less; felt this (G6)com ing from a (D)mile a way. And now you’re look ing at (G6)me, babe, and how we’ll sep a rate if we can. ’Cause I still count on one hand the (D)num ber of good men I know. It’s like I’m (D)stand ing on the edge of just a (Em7)tel e phone wire, try ing to (Cmaj13)get to you first to say the (Gsus2)world’s on fire; hold ing my breath un til I (Em7)know you’re al right, be cause the (Cmaj13)wa ter will on ly rise. When will you (G)re al (D)ize: You must be come an is land. You must be come an is land. You must be come an is land and (Cmaj13)see for your self, that’s what I am. You al ways dir ty up the (G6)win dows. If you (Em)keep ’em that dir ty that way, no one’s (G6)gon na sur prise you by get ting too close. An y bod y but (G6)me, though. You’ve made ex (A)cep tions to your rules, and now we’re (C6)star ing down truth nei ther (Bm)one of us wants to know. It’s like I’m (Cmaj13)see for your self, the hor (G)i zon is all we have. And (Cmaj13)see for your self, the hor (G)i zon is all we (D)have. Hold ing my breath un til I (Em7)know you’re al right, be cause the (Cmaj13)wa ter will on ly rise.

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
D
Tempo
80 BPM
Difficulty
hard

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How to Play "Islands" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.