Just A Crush

by Grace VanderWaal
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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,

(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,

(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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Just A Crush" by Grace VanderWaal in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of C, 98 BPM.

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

About “Just A Crush”

Can I learn "Just A Crush" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Just A Crush" with hands-separate practice in C at 98 BPM.
What key is "Just A Crush" by Grace VanderWaal played in?
Just A Crush is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Just A Crush"?
The arrangement plays at 98 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Just A Crush" 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 "Just A Crush"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Just A Crush"?
"Just A Crush" 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Just A Crush"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Just A Crush" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Just A Crush"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Just A Crush" is in the key of C at 98 BPM.