What key is "Just A Crush" in?

"Just A Crush" by Grace VanderWaal is in the key of C with a tempo of 98 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Just A Crush" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Just A Crush" 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.

How long does it take to learn "Just A Crush" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Grace VanderWaal can I play here?

Try "CLEARLY", "SO MUCH MORE THAN THIS", "A Better Life". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

You’re look ing at (C)me,

I’m look ing at (G)you.

Is this ev er gon na (F)sort it self out?

I don’t know what it will do.

’Cause you’re (F)talk ing ’bout a mar riage and a

life to (C)geth er.

No, hon ey, (F)I’m not look ing for an y thing like what you’re search ing (C)for,

oh.

You’re (C)just,

(C)just,

you (C)are, you (G)are just a (C)crush.

I hope you un der stand

what I’m tell ing (G)you.

I don’t wan na (F)be con fus ing.

Con sid er me one (C)of

the (G)dudes.

And, yes, it’d be (C)nice

to hold hands once (G)in a while,

but you’re o ver (F)here

plan ning like (C)wild.

Yes, you’re (C)are, you (G)are.

I’m (F)sor ry; I don’t want no tears.

But it’d be (F)worse if I (G)faked you out (C)all of these (G)years.

I’m (F)sor ry; I don’t want no tears.

So, (F)let me just (G)say it now, (C)per fect ly (G7)clear:

You’re (C)just,

(C)just,

you (C)are, you (G)are

(C)just,

(Am)just,

oh, (C)just,

you (C)are, you are just a (C)crush.

Just A Crush by Grace VanderWaal

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 98 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Just A Crush”

What key is "Just A Crush" in?: "Just A Crush" by Grace VanderWaal is in the key of C with a tempo of 98 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Just A Crush" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Just A Crush" 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.
How long does it take to learn "Just A Crush" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Grace VanderWaal can I play here?: Try "CLEARLY", "SO MUCH MORE THAN THIS", "A Better Life". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.