Morningside

by Sara Bareilles
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Lyrics

I’m not scared of you now,

or so I say.

There’s (Eb5)no rea son to (F5)run,

al though I (Eb5)may.

I’m not (Cm)as sure (Eb)as (F9)I seem;

(Cm)this much (Cm)I (Eb)know.

What does (Cm)it mean (Eb)when you (F9)leave

and I fol (Cm)low?

I could try to for what you do when I you get (Abmaj7)through to me, but then you do it (Eb)o ver a gain.

I (Eb)could rage like a fire and you’d bring (F#)rain I de sire till you (Fm7)get to me on my morn ing side.

(Cm7)Oh,

yeah, yeah,

(Eb)yeah.

I keep (Eb)my dis tance, I (F9)tried;

no use, (F9)no.

But (Eb)no mat ter the (F9)miles,

I’m (Eb)back to (F9)you.

I could try to for get what you do when I let you get you (Abmaj7)through to me, but then you do it (Eb)o ver a gain.

I (Eb)could rage like a fire and you’d bring (F#)rain I de sire till you (Fm7)get to me on my morn ing side.

Let (Eb)me down, you say nev er; ba by blues, don’t you ev er.

I’m (Abmaj7)used to be ing one with the mis (Eb)for tune to find af ter noons run for cov er and full moons just won der what it (Fm7)looks like here on my morn ing side.

Look back;

don’t you dare let me start to do that.

I don’t care if the things that I (Ab)have

on ly make me a fraid (Bb)to (Ebmaj9)lose.

(Ebmaj7)I need to let go.

Need (Ab5)to want to keep (Cm7)let ting you know

that we both have a rea son to fol low.

Long as we let (Bb)this (Eb)lead, I’m (Absus2)bare ly (Abm)breath

ing.

(B)I try

Woh,

(Yeah, woh,

yeah, woh,

yeah.

woh, woh.

Woh,

Yeah, woh, woh, yeah, woh, woh, yeah.)

yeah.

(Cm7)Woh,

yeah.

Morningside — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Morningside" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Eb, 120 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Morningside”

Why does "Morningside" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Morningside".
What key is "Morningside" by Sara Bareilles played in?
Morningside is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Morningside"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Morningside" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Morningside"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Morningside"?
"Morningside" was originally performed by Sara Bareilles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Morningside"?
This arrangement uses 20 chords: Ab6, Abm, Abmaj7, Abpow, Absus2, Bb, Bdim7, C, +12 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 this real sheet music for "Morningside"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Morningside".
Can I see all the notes in "Morningside"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Eb at 120 BPM.